UCLA Bruins vs. Washington Huskies Free Prediction 01/02/20

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The UCLA Bruins (7-6) will be at Alaska Airlines Arena to meet the Washington Huskies (10-3) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Huskies fell to the Houston Cougars, 75-71, while the Bruins lost a tough one against the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 77-74.

UCLA did a fantastic job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent) while Washington held Houston to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.512). Washington was led by Isaiah Stewart, who contributed 25 points and eight rebounds. Tyger Campbell, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UCLA with 18 points and nine assists.

The Huskies won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 69-55. Washington’s 0.222 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UCLA, who had a mark of 0.093. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It might be a tough game for Washington on the offensive glass. The Huskies currently rank 255th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while UCLA ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent). Moreover, the Bruins, who rank 47th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.272), will face a difficult challenge against the Huskies, who rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.169).

UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UCLA ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Washington ranks 157th (13.5).
  • The Bruins rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Huskies rank 68th (6.0).
  • Washington ranks 241st in three pointers attempted per game (18.5) while UCLA ranks 265th (17.1).
  • The Huskies rank ninth in blocks per game (6.0) while the Bruins rank 80th (3.6).
  • UCLA ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Washington ranks 81st (33.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 9.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).