College Basketball Free Pick/Preview: California vs. UCLA
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California Golden Bears vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Lines from 2BETDSI
10:30 PM EST
NCAA Basketball Betting Favorite: UCLA -6.5
Over/Under: 136.5
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The California Golden Bears have been very inconsistent this year. They have big wins over Temple and Iowa State, but they have also been beaten badly by Boston College and Stanford. UCLA is just 11-6 on the year, but they have won eight of their last ten games. You have to assume that both teams will be really fired up for this intense rivalry game. 
Cal’s inconsistency has primarily been on the offensive end this year. There was the dreaded first half against Notre Dame where the Golden Bears put up five points, but they have also put up 73 points per game in their last five contests. Cal likes to push the tempo, and they seem to struggle against teams that slow the game down. Turnovers have been an issue for the team in many of their losses.
UCLA is a team that is improving as the season moves along, but they still have plenty more room for improvement. This team struggles from behind the three-point line, which has caused some teams to play a zone defense against them. UCLA also turns the ball over far too often, which is a big concern for Ben Howland. The defense has been good all year, but this team struggles mightily at the free throw line.
Gambling Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against UCLA
CAL is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
CAL is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against UCLA
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing USC are 2-8
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games
UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against California
UCLA is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The Pick:
Based on Cal’s tendency to struggle on the offensive end and UCLA’s solid defense, I give UCLA the edge here. At the same time, I do believe UCLA will try to make sure this game stays at a slow tempo, so I believe the under is the best play.
Prediction: UCLA 69 California 62
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