Arizona vs UCLA Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate an Arizona vs UCLA Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the Footprint Center   To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UCLA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and UCLA

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Bruins. 

What a win for UCLA

UCLA in the last game faced off against the Oregon Ducks and they were able to secure a 73-71 victory. UCLA scored 40 points in the second half and that was enough for the victory. Guard Eric Dailey Jr was the top player putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. UCLA on the season is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 55.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 140th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st in the league. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 13.3 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field. UCLA will meet Prairie View after this game.

Why UCLA Will Cover Against Arizona

• UCLA has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has lost each of its last three day games played at neutral venues.
• Arizona has lost the first half in three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.

Disappointing Start for Arizona

Don’t let the last game by Arizona fool you, this has not been a great start for a team that believes they can win the title. Arizona scored 102 points while the defense gave up only 66 points and that was enough for the win. There were seven different players that put up at least 11 points. Anthony Dell’Orso was the top player putting up 19 points. Arizona on the season is averaging 87.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 228th. Caleb Love has been the top player averaging 14.1 points while shooting 37.2 percent from the field. Arizona will take on Samford and Central Michigan following this one.

Arizona vs UCLA Prediction

Give me UCLA here. UCLA’s defense is giving up only 55.1 points per game and even against a good offense they are going to step up. The UCLA offense is also going to have no issue running up the score here. Arizona is giving up 72.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. UCLA’s offense is going to score enough and they are going to cover the spread here.