Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Bruins vs. Runnin’ Utes CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Bruins vs. Utah
- (23-4) UCLA Bruins vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes (17-11)
- Date: Thursday, February 23rd
- Time: 11:00 ET
- Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Bruins OFF | Runnin’ Utes OFF
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: UCLA -7 | Utah +7 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 131.0
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UCLA Bruins
UCLA heads into their matchup vs Utah with a record of 23-4 and riding a 6-game win streak. Out of 11 road games this season, UCLA has a record of 8-3.
In 24 games as the favorites, the Bruins have gone 22-2 straight up. In today’s matchup, UCLA has a betting line set at -7 points in their favor.
UCLA currently has a record of 14-2 in Pac-12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Jr. is grabbing 8.1 rebounds and adding 2.5 assists.
UCLA’s second-leading scorer is Jaylen Clark, who has hit 48.3% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.3 points per game.
Bruins Offense
The Bruins offense heads into the game, ranked 108th in the NCAA at 74.1 points per contest. UCLA’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 68.5% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 148th in overall field goal percentage at 45.1%. When the Bruins have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, UCLA is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.6 per contest, placing them just 576th in college basketball. Currently, UCLA’s 35.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Bruins are averaging 11.2 offensive boards per game.
Utah Runnin’ Utes
Utah heads into their matchup vs UCLA with a record of 17-11 while looking to shake a 2 game-losing streak. Currently, the Runnin’ Utes have been the home team 16 times, sitting with a record of 12-4.
After a season in which they went 1-14 as the betting underdog, Utah will be underdogs for the first time this year. They are +7 point underdogs on the spread.
Utah currently has a record of 10-7 in Pac-12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Branden Carlson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carlson is grabbing 7.4 rebounds and adding 1.4 assists.
Utah’s second leading scorer is Lazar Stefanovic, who has hit 37.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.4 points per game.
Runnin’ Utes Key Stats
Utah’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 69.7, which places them 247th in the NCAA. Utah’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.64% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 348th in overall field goal percentage at 41.9%. When the Runnin’ Utes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.5% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Utah is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.2 per contest, placing them just 491st in college basketball. Currently, Utah’s 36.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Runnin’ Utes are averaging 10.5 offensive boards per game.
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UCLA vs. Utah CBB Betting Trends
- First, UCLA is 3-1-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Bruins are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, UCLA is 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, the Bruins are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, the Runnin’ Utes are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 0-3 vs. the spread in these contests.
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Free Spread Prediction: Utah Runnin’ Utes +7
In today’s matchup, our analysis has identified the best bet as an opportunity to bet on a home underdog. Coming into the game, the UCLA Bruins are the betting favorite, with a point spread set at -7. However, we anticipate Utah putting up a strong fight and benefiting from playing at home and see them covering the spread.
It is likely, the public is going to side heavily with the Bruins as the favorite. But, we see this line being set too high and like the value of taking the Runnin’ Utes to cover.
Free UCLA vs Utah Betting Pick: Utah ATS
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