The No. 20 UCLA Bruins (2-0) challenge the Saint Francis U Red Flash (1-1) at Pauley Pavilion. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 11 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at UCLA Bruins Betting Prediction
The Red Flash will be hoping for similar success after dismantling the Morgan State Bears in their last contest, 80-60. The Red Flash had a much better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 16.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.217). Saint Francis U received a boost from Keith Braxton, who contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Bruins’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the Long Beach State 49ers, 91-80. UCLA’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Long Beach State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.563, while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.484. With 17 points and 10 rebounds, UCLA’s Moses Brown put together a good performance.
The prolific offense of UCLA will face off against the mid-tier defense of Saint Francis U. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bruins rank 53rd in offensive efficiency, while the Red Flash are 237th in defensive efficiency. The Bruins should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Red Flash rank 40th in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Bruins rank 347th in opponents’ turnover percentage (14.8 percent).
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. UCLA Bruins Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UCLA ranks 69th in assists per game (15.2) while Saint Francis U ranks 287th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
The Bruins average 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. The Red Flash rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
UCLA ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Saint Francis U ranks 213th (3.9).
The Bruins rank 64th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Red Flash rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Saint Francis U ranks 104th in steals per game (6.7) while UCLA ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
*****
