Idaho State vs UCLA Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/20/24

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho State vs UCLA Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  November 20th, at the Pauley Pavilion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bengals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  UCLA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho State and UCLA

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

UCLA Has Won Two Straight Games

UCLA has won two straight games, and the defense has been sure impressive in each of the games. Two games ago against Boston, UCLA won 71-40 and in the last game against Lehigh, they were able to secure the 85-45 victory. At halftime, they were up 44-16 and in the second half, it was much of the same as they ended up cruising to the victory. Eric Dailey Jr had a strong game putting up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Tyler Bilodeau also put up 15 points, five rebounds, and one assist. UCLA is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 51.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 209th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. 

Why UCLA Will Beat Idaho State

• UCLA has won 32 of its last 33 night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon following a home win.
• Idaho State has lost 10 of its last 11 road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in 27 of its last 36 road night games against non-conference opponents.

Idaho State Fell Just Short

Idaho State in the last game faced off against Cal State Fullerton and they scored only 61 points while the defense gave up 62 points. Idaho State only scored 29 points in the second half, and that led to them falling short. Jake O’Neil had a strong game putting up 17 points and 12 rebounds. Dylan Darling also put up 17 points. There were three different players that put up at least 16 points. Idaho State is averaging 68.6 points while their defense is giving up 64.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 311st in the league, while the defense is ranked 67th in college basketball. Idaho State will face South Dakota, Oral Roberts, Utah Valley, Northern Arizona, and Northern Colorado following this game.

Idaho State vs UCLA Prediction

What UCLA’s defense has done the last couple of games has been impressive and they are going to continue that success again here. Idaho State is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that is going to be the difference here. UCLA is going to find some offensive success, but they aren’t going to run up the score, and that will lead to this game staying under the total. Back the under to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under