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The UCLA Bruins (1-0) will travel to take on the San Diego State Aztecs (2-0) on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UCLA vs. San Diego State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Bruins beat Coastal Carolina in Week 1 27-13, failing to cover as 15.5-point home favorites. UCLA registered 421 total yards of offense against Coastal Carolina, but it had 8 penalties that coach Chip Kelly will want to clean up.
The Aztecs followed a 20-13 win over Ohio with a 36-28 win over Idaho State as 34-point home favorites. San Diego State produced 305 rushing yards against Idaho State, led by QB Jalen Mayden, who had 132 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
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UCLA at San Diego State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UCLA -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | San Diego State +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
- Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -14.5 (-110) | San Diego State -+14.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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UCLA at San Diego State picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 38, San Diego State 17
Moneyline
While the Bruins should come away with their 2nd straight win, I’ll PASS on their moneyline. Betting on a team at -650 odds isn’t worth the risk, especially with the minimal return you’ll receive if UCLA wins.
Against the spread
UCLA -14.5 (-110) is the pick in this contest as the Aztecs lean on their ground game, while the Bruins have a formidable run defense. The Bruins allowed only 133.5 rushing yards per game in 2022 and they surrendered only 56 rushing yards in Week 1 against Coastal Carolina.
Meanwhile, UCLA should have a much better offense than Idaho State and Ohio, which are the 2 teams that San Diego State has played thus far.
Over/Under
OVER 48.5 (-115) is how I’d bet on the total as UCLA should be able to score a decent amount of points on San Diego State’s mediocre defense. The Bruins were 10-3 to the Over in 2022 and the Aztecs will score enough points to help the Over hit in Saturday’s matchup.
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