The No. 20 UCLA Bruins (3-0) try to stay undefeated when they meet the Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-2) at Pauley Pavilion. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Presbyterian Blue Hose at UCLA Bruins Betting Prediction
The Blue Hose are trying to rebound after their 74-55 loss to the No. 24 Marquette Golden Eagles in their last contest. Converting at the free throw line was one of Marquette’s biggest strengths. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Blue Hose were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Adam Flagler was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Bruins played, they easily got past the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 95-58. The Bruins had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.621 vs. 0.347) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 16.0). Moses Brown was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 11-for-14 shooting from the field.
UCLA could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. Dating back to last season, the Bruins rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while Presbyterian ranks 259th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UCLA ranks 17th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Presbyterian ranks 299th (32.3).
The Blue Hose rank 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Bruins rank 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
UCLA ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while Presbyterian ranks 267th (2.2).
The Bruins rank 66th in assists per game (15.3) while the Blue Hose rank 241st (12.4).
Presbyterian ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while UCLA ranks 139th (6.0).
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