UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Prediction 03/14/19

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The UCLA Bruins (17-15, 10-9 Pac-12) go head-to-head against the Arizona State Sun Devils (21-9, 12-6 Pac-12) in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Sun Devils defeated the Arizona Wildcats 72-64, while the Bruins beat the Stanford Cardinal 79-72.

The Bruins had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.361 (above their season average of 0.239) and held the Cardinal to an effective field goal percentage of 0.401 (below their season average of 0.516). Meanwhile, Arizona State played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 32.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.507). Arizona recorded marks of 12.1 and 0.469, respectively, for those same stats. Arizona State rallied around Remy Martin, who finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Jaylen Hands was a key piece for UCLA with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

There should be a fair amount of transition action in this battle that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Arizona State currently ranks 45th in possessions per game (72.4) and UCLA is 20th (74.0).

UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Arizona State averages 40.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the country. UCLA ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
  • The Sun Devils average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. The Bruins rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • UCLA averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Arizona State ranks 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Sun Devils average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. The Bruins rank 277th in assists allowed per game (17.0).
  • Arizona State averages 21.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 192nd in the country. UCLA ranks 301st in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.6 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
  • The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.7 for the season.