Expect a shootout when the Belmont Bruins (7-1) square off against the UCLA Bruins (7-2) at Pauley Pavilion. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Belmont Bruins at UCLA Bruins ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. UCLA dismantled the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 96-71, while Belmont defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 100-89.
Belmont dominated every facet of the matchup. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6. Illinois State recorded marks of 0.083 and 21.1, respectively, for those same stats. UCLA, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 13.3). Kris Wilkes put together a solid outing for UCLA with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Belmont received a boost from Grayson Murphy, who had 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
Belmont Bruins vs. UCLA Bruins Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Belmont ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.9) while UCLA ranks 266th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- UCLA ranks ninth in blocks per game (4.3) while Belmont ranks 128th (3.1).
- Belmont ranks 20th in assists per game (17.0) while UCLA ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- UCLA ranks fifth in rebounds per game (40.2) while Belmont ranks 140th (36.2).
