It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Washington State Cougars (8-12, 1-6 Pac-12) welcome the UCLA Bruins (11-9, 4-3 Pac-12) to Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
UCLA Bruins vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction
The Bruins come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Arizona Wildcats in their last matchup, 90-69. The Bruins, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.513, had a fantastic mark of 0.658 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 31.7). With 34 points on 12-for-16 shooting, Kris Wilkes was the game’s high scorer.
In the Cougars’ last outing, they were blown out by the Oregon Ducks, 78-58. One of Oregon’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Cougars were just 2-4 (50.0 percent). Washington State’s CJ Elleby had 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the contest.
After the Bruins won the only contest against the Cougars last season, 96-82, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bruins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 9.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.203).
Points at the line might be scarce for Washington State in this contest. The Cougars currently rank 182nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.236, while UCLA ranks 73rd in FTA rate allowed (0.200).
UCLA Bruins at Washington State Cougars ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UCLA ranks third in rebounds per game (43.0) while Washington State ranks 248th (33.1).
The Cougars rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while the Bruins rank 266th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
Washington State averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. UCLA ranks 243rd in assists allowed per game (16.3).
The Bruins rank 27th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Cougars rank 156th (2.5).
Washington State ranks 180th in steals per game (5.3) while UCLA ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Bruins have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UCLA has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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