The BYU Cougars (3-2) face off against the UCLA Bruins (4-1) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. Action begins at 11:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
BYU Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bruins fell to the Hofstra Pride, 88-78, while the Cougars were defeated by the Boise State Broncos, 72-68.
BYU held Boise State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 28.8) while UCLA held Hofstra to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.3 (below their season average of 29.9). UCLA was led by Jalen Hill, who finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Jake Toolson, meanwhile was a key piece for BYU with 19 points and six rebounds.
The aggressive UCLA offense might be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Bruins rank 93rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.253, while BYU has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 268th-ranked FTA rate of 0.252). Ball security should be an advantage for the Cougars. They rank 21st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while the Bruins have forced the 13th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.8 percent).
BYU Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UCLA, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- BYU averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. UCLA ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- The Cougars rank 148th in steals per game (6.3) while the Bruins rank 209th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- UCLA ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while BYU ranks 64th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
- The Bruins rank 10th in rebounds per game (40.7) while the Cougars rank 249th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- BYU ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while UCLA ranks 302nd (26.4).
