It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the UCLA Bruins (12-10, 5-4 Pac-12) welcome the Colorado Buffaloes (12-9, 3-6 Pac-12) to Pauley Pavilion. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. UCLA Bruins Free Prediction
The Buffaloes will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Oregon Ducks in their last game, 73-51. The Buffaloes knocked down 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Ducks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 29.7). Colorado received a boost from Tyler Bey, who was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 9-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Bruins played, they lost to the Washington Huskies, 69-55. Washington’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UCLA. The Huskies had a rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.276), while the Bruins posted a mark of 0.093 (below their season average of 0.222). UCLA’s Kris Wilkes had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
After the Buffaloes won both matchups against the Bruins last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Colorado won 80-76. The Buffaloes knocked down 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 13.5).
The offense of UCLA (193rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 104.3) will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Colorado (79th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 97.5). The Buffaloes figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. UCLA Bruins Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while UCLA ranks 239th (15.9).
The Buffaloes rank 102nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Bruins rank 267th (26.7).
Colorado ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while UCLA ranks 184th (36.1).
The Bruins rank 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Buffaloes rank 105th (3.3).
UCLA averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. Colorado ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
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The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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