The UCLA Bruins (13-12, 6-6 Pac-12) will be at Maples Pavilion to take on the Stanford Cardinal (13-11, 6-6 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
UCLA Bruins vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cardinal won a close one over the USC Trojans 79-76, while the Bruins beat the California Golden Bears 75-67.
UCLA played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 31.3) and a free throw rate of 0.322 (above their season average of 0.217). California recorded marks of 29.8 and 0.221, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Stanford’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over USC. The Cardinal had a rate of 14.1 (better than their season average of 19.1), while the Trojans posted a mark of 18.8 (above their season average of 14.6). Stanford’s KZ Okpala had a good game, contributing 18 points. UCLA, meanwhile, was led by Kris Wilkes, who put up 27 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Moses Brown led the Bruins to a 92-70 victory. He registered a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Bruins’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cardinal. UCLA had a rate of 37.1, while Stanford posted a mark of 26.7.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for UCLA in this battle. The Bruins are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 80th in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.8 percent. Meanwhile, Stanford ranks 258th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.1 percent.
UCLA vs. Stanford Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (16.0) while UCLA ranks 284th (26.8).
- The Cardinal rank 20th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Bruins rank 87th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Stanford ranks 151st in steals per game (6.0) while UCLA ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Cardinal rank 35th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bruins rank 247th (16.3).
- UCLA ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.6) while Stanford ranks 147th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cardinal’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
