The No. 21 UCLA Bruins and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons open their seasons at Pauley Pavilion. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at UCLA Bruins ATS Prediction
UCLA finished the regular season with a record of 21-11 last season, which earned them an 11 seed in the tournament. They lost in the First Four to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Meanwhile, Purdue Fort Wayne failed to reach the tournament following an 18-14 regular season campaign.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses battle. UCLA ranked 50th with 112.1 points per 100 possessions and Purdue Fort Wayne was 59th (111.6) last season. The Mastodons should have an advantage in terms of ball security. They ranked 30th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while the Bruins forced the sixth-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 14.7 percent).
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. UCLA Bruins Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UCLA, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UCLA ranks 29th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 196th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
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