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NCAAB Betting: UCLA vs. WSU (Jan. 22)

Get ready for March Madness with our 2009 NCAAB daily gambling matchup previews, picks, and predictions. The UCLA Bruins play the Washington State Cougars today, we preview and pick this game…

PAC 10 Rivalry – UCLA at Washington St

The UCLA Bruins (14-3 SU, 8-8 ATS, 8-8 O/U) saw their 10-game winning streak come to a screeching halt the last time out. The Washington State Cougars (11-6 SU, 4-10 ATS, 5-9 O/U) have won three consecutive games in the BetUS Sportsbook. Tonight, the longtime Pac-Ten rivals will each look to pick up a victory when they battle at Friel Court.

The Bruins defeated Arizona State 61-58 in overtime but failed to cover the spread as 6-point home favorites in the BetUS Sportsbook as senior forward Josh Shipp scored 16 points and senior point guard Darren Collison added 14 points.

Washington State beat Oregon 74-62 on Saturday as senior point guard Taylor Rochestie scored a game-high 30 points and dished out seven assists to help the Cougars cover the spread for BetUS NCAA college basketball sports betting backers as 1.5-point road favorites.

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NCAAB Free Pick:

UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington State
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington State
UCLA is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington State’s last 8 games at home
Washington State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State’s last 7 games
Washington State is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

NCAAB Odds

UCLA -5 -110
Washington State +5 -110

Over 114 -110
Under 114 -110

Analysis: The Bruins have won eight straight games in this series, covering the spread in three straight games and will do so again tonight as they are clearly the better team in this matchup no matter where they play.

Take the Bruins to win and cover despite being on the road.

NCAAB Free Picks: UCLA -5 Points/Under 114 Total Points