Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction 11/27/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

The third-ranked Michigan State Spartans (4-2) battle against the UCLA Bruins (5-2) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. Action gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bruins dismantled the Chaminade Silverswords 74-48, while the Spartans beat the Georgia Bulldogs 93-85.

Michigan State played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 39.2) and a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.214). Georgia put up marks of 25.6 and 0.292, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UCLA’s 0.594 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Chaminade, who had a rate of 0.258. The Bruins’ mark was above their season average of 0.499, while the Silverswords’ was below their season average of 0.530. UCLA rallied around Jaime Jaquez Jr., who finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Cassius Winston, meanwhile was a key piece for Michigan State with 28 points and eight assists.

UCLA might struggle to score as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Michigan State ranks 26th in defensive efficiency, while the Bruins rank 137th in offensive efficiency since last season.

Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UCLA, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Michigan State ranks third in assists per game (18.5) while UCLA ranks 290th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
  • The Spartans rank 193rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Bruins rank 308th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
  • UCLA ranks 162nd in steals per game (6.2) while Michigan State ranks 253rd (5.3).
  • The Spartans rank eighth in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Bruins rank 190th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
  • Michigan State averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the country. UCLA ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).