The UCLA Bruins (12-10, 5-4 Pac-12), 7.5-point underdogs, will be at Wells-Fargo Arena to square off with the Arizona State Sun Devils (13-8, 4-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 141.5 points and it will air on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Sun Devils (5.5-point underdogs) defeated the Washington Huskies 87-83, while the Bruins (3.5-point favorite) beat the Utah Runnin’ Utes 73-57. The Arizona State game went 33 points over the projected point total of 137, while the UCLA game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 137.
UCLA dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.266) and a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Utah was 0.071 and 20.5, respectively. The Sun Devils, on the other hand, held the Huskies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 28.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.514). Arizona State rallied around Romello White, who recorded 18 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyger Campbell led the way for UCLA, contributing 22 points and eight assists.
The Sun Devils dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent matchup, Arizona State won 83-72. Arizona State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Sun Devils had 12 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Bruins had seven and 31, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the total of Bruins games, with an even split between overs and unders. UCLA holds records of 12-10 straight up (SU) and 11-11 against the spread (ATS).
Sun Devils games have typically gone under the O/U total (61.9 percent). Moreover, Arizona State owns records of 13-8 SU and 11-10 ATS.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this meeting. Arizona State has preferred an up-tempo style of play (27th in possessions per game), while UCLA has been more half-court-oriented (308th in possessions per game).
UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UCLA ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Arizona State ranks 262nd (38.9).
- The Bruins rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Sun Devils rank 111th (6.4).
- UCLA ranks 95th in blocks per game (3.5) while Arizona State ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Sun Devils rank 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Bruins rank 260th (17.8).
- UCLA ranks 135th in assists per game (13.1) while Arizona State ranks 229th (11.0).
- Arizona State is 5-6 ATS at home, while UCLA is 4-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 6 of the Bruins’ 9 road games, while 7 of the Sun Devils’ 11 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, UCLA and Arizona State have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Bruins are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Sun Devils are 3-2.
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
