Free NCAA Pick: Coastal Carolina vs. UCLA Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UCLA Bruins (0-0)
Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 10:30 ET
Venue: Rose Bowl
NCAA Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: Coastal Carolina +14.5 | UCLA -14.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Coastal Carolina +453 | UCLA -681
College Football Betting Total: O/U 65
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This year’s game is in the exciting venue the Rose Bowl on September 2nd, 2023.
Coastal Carolina and UCLA did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 1-2.
Against the spread, each team also went 0-3 and finished with an over/under mark of 3-0. These games averaged a combined 58 points per contest.
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are coming off a season in which they finished 4th in the Sun Belt – East on a conference record of 4-2 and 9-4 overall. The Chanticleers ended their season with a 53-29 loss to the East Carolina Pirates in the Ticketsmarter Birmingham Bowl.
In non-conference play, Coastal Carolina went 5-2 last season.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Stats
Quarterback Grayson McCall returns to the team after throwing for 2700 yards and throwing 24 touchdowns. Last year he completed 69.7% of his passes.
In the running game, the Chanticleers’ leading returning running back is CJ Beasley (redshirt junior) who ran for 717 yards last season. Coastal Carolina’s top returning wide receiver is Sam Pinckney. The senior caught 71 passes for 996 yards last season.
The Coastal Carolina defense gave up 29.6 passing yards per contest last season, putting them 141st in the nation. Opponents threw the ball an average of 30.9 times per game vs. Coastal Carolina.
Overall their secondary was 169th in passing yards allowed (284.5).
On the ground, they were 52nd, giving up 133.8 rushing yards per per game.
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are coming off a season in which they finished with an overall record of 9-4 while going 6-3 in Pac-12 play. The Bruins ended their season with a 37-35 loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl.
In non-conference play, UCLA went 3-1 last season.
UCLA Bruins Stats
At the quarterback position, the Bruins will need to replace the production of last year’s leading passer (Dorian Thompson-Robinson). For the season, he completed 69.6% of his passes for 3154 yards and 27 touchdowns. UCLA’s leading returning QB is Ethan Garbers who threw for 294 yards last season.
Today, Chip Kelly names Ethan Garbers as the starting QB for Saturday.
The UCLA Bruins are looking for Keegan Jones to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 332 yards on the ground. Kam Brown is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 24 for 362 last season.
UCLA’s secondary finished the season ranked 158th in passing yards allowed while the team finished 46th in rushing yards allowed. UCLA finished the season with 11 interceptions which was 11th in the country.
The Bruins were 46th in tackles for loss.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UCLA Bruins NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Chanticleers are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Bruins are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Chanticleers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bruins have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Chanticleers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Bruins’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Coastal Carolina vs. UCLA Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanticleers | +530 | +453 | +16.5 | +14.5 |
| Bruins | -800 | -681 | -16.5 | -14.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Coastal Carolina +14.5
Last season, teams that were favored on the spread, went on to cover at a rate of just 46.9%. I like the value in grabbing Coastal Carolina at +14.5 in their matchup vs. UCLA.
This matchup is truly captivating. The Bruins boast a team with greater experience and a superior defense.
Nonetheless, Coastal Carolina exhibits a high-octane offense that adds to the intrigue.
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