UCLA Bruins at Washington State Cougars ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The UCLA Bruins (8-6, 1-0 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to clash with the Washington State Cougars (9-5, 0-1 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

UCLA Bruins at Washington State Cougars Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Cougars fell to the USC Trojans, 65-56, while the Bruins edged the Washington Huskies, 66-64.

UCLA played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 57.9 (above their season average of 36.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.475 (below their season average of 0.492). Washington was 40.7 and 0.446, respectively, for those same stats. Washington State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 6.7 (better than their season average of 13.1). Washington State’s Tony Miller had a good game, putting up 15 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Smith fueled UCLA with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.

The Bruins won the only game between these two teams last year, 87-67. UCLA’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Washington State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.353, while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.105. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

UCLA might struggle to create turnovers. Washington State ranks sixth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while UCLA forces the 206th-most turnovers (19.6 percent).

UCLA vs. Washington State ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Washington State ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while UCLA ranks 250th (17.7).
  • The Cougars are 12th in the nation with 9.3 assists allowed per game while the Bruins are 31st with 10.3 assists allowed per game.
  • UCLA ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.5) while Washington State ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Bruins rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while the Cougars rank 201st (37.3).
  • Washington State ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while UCLA ranks 40th (5.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 7.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).