Hofstra Pride at UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction 11/21/19

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The UCLA Bruins (4-0) hope to remain perfect when they meet the Hofstra Pride (2-2) at Pauley Pavilion. Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Hofstra Pride at UCLA Bruins Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bruins were victorious over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 76-61, while the Pride easily got past the NYIT Bears 111-69.

Hofstra dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 24.6) and a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 12.2). NYIT had marks of 19.6 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. UCLA, on the other hand, played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.446 (above their season average of 0.333) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 39.8). For those same stats, Southern Utah put up marks of 0.286 and 23.7, respectively. Jalen Hill played a pivotal role for UCLA with 17 points and eight rebounds. Hofstra, meanwhile, was lifted by Issac Kante, who put up 19 points and 10 rebounds.

It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Bruins will look to push the slower-paced Pride. Since the 2018-19 season, the Bruins rank 35th in possessions per game while the Pride are 143rd. Additionally, the Pride rank first in turnover percentage (14.0 percent), while the Bruins rank 337th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.9 percent).

Hofstra Pride at UCLA Bruins Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UCLA ranks ninth in rebounds per game (40.8) while Hofstra ranks 243rd (34.1).
  • The Pride rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Bruins rank 307th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
  • Hofstra ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UCLA ranks 145th (3.4).
  • The Pride average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 88th in the NCAA. The Bruins rank 292nd in assists allowed per game (15.9).
  • Hofstra ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while UCLA ranks 205th (6.8).