Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction 02/02/20

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The UCLA Bruins (11-10, 4-4 Pac-12) welcome the Utah Runnin’ Utes (12-8, 3-5 Pac-12) to Pauley Pavilion. The Runnin’ Utes can end a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Utah Runnin’ Utes at UCLA Bruins Betting Odds

In their last game, the Bruins defeated the 20th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 72-68, while the Runnin’ Utes lost to the USC Trojans, 56-52.

The Bruins held the Buffaloes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 32.2) and had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 17.2). Utah, meanwhile, held USC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 32.3). Chris Smith had a good outing for UCLA, recording 30 points and nine rebounds. Timmy Allen, meanwhile was a key piece for Utah with 13 points and nine rebounds.

The Runnin’ Utes dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Utah won 92-81. The Runnin’ Utes’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bruins. Utah had a rate of 6.1, while UCLA posted a mark of 11.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

UCLA does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 58th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.266), but Utah is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking eighth by allowing a FTA rate of 0.150).

Utah vs. UCLA Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UCLA ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Utah ranks 189th (13.7).
  • The Bruins average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. The Runnin’ Utes rank 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • UCLA ranks 91st in steals per game (7.0) while Utah ranks 98th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 155th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Bruins rank 256th (18.0).
  • UCLA ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Utah ranks 79th (33.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bruins have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, UCLA has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).