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The No. 21 UCLA Bruins (8-1) face the Arizona Wildcats (4-4) in the Hall of Fame Series Saturday. Tip-off from Footprint Center in Phoenix is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UCLA vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
UCLA extended their win streak to 7 games on Sunday, edging Oregon 73-71 as 3.5-point road underdogs. The game hit the Over, clearing the 137 total. The Bruins were sharp from beyond the arc, connecting on 52.2% (12-of-23) of their 3-point attempts. Guard Eric Dailey Jr. delivered a standout performance, leading with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist, helping UCLA maintain their impressive momentum.
Arizona ended their 2-game skid Saturday with a commanding 102-66 win over Southern Utah, covering as 27.5-point home favorites. The Over easily hit, surpassing the 158.5 total. The Wildcats controlled the game inside, outscoring the Thunderbirds 52-18 in the paint. Guard Anthony Dell’Orso came off the bench to shine, leading Arizona with 19 points in an all-around dominant performance.
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UCLA at Arizona odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UCLA +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Arizona -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UCLA +4.5 (-115) | Arizona -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UCLA at Arizona picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 72, Arizona 69
Moneyline
BET UCLA (+150).
Arizona has had a tough time against big-name teams, losing its last 4 matchups against AP-ranked opponents. They’ve handled mid-majors well, but their non-conference schedule has been no joke with games against Duke, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and West Virginia.
UCLA hasn’t faced as tough a schedule, but they’ve hit the ground running in Big Ten play, winning their first 2 games, including a road upset over Oregon.
The Wildcats could really use a marquee win, but going up against UCLA’s defense isn’t ideal. The Bruins are giving up just 55.1 PPG and forcing 18.2 turnovers a game, smothering teams with constant pressure.
Arizona’s offense is likely to struggle under that kind of heat, giving UCLA the edge to take control and keep their streak alive.
Against the spread
PASS.
I’ll focus my attention on moneyline with UCLA.
Over/Under
I’ll LEAN UNDER 146.5 (-110) since UCLA has stayed Under in 7 of 9 games this season and has the best defense in college basketball, giving up just 55.1 PPG. But Arizona has gone Over in 5 of their last 6, all with totals above 150.
But this is just a lean, so go easy here and rake it in on the plus-money ML.
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