The Denver Pioneers (4-5) will travel to Pauley Pavilion to challenge the UCLA Bruins (6-3). Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Denver Pioneers at UCLA Bruins Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bruins dismantled the San Jose State Spartans 93-64, while the Pioneers were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers 67-58.
The Pioneers knocked down 23 of their 32 free throws (71.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.451). UCLA, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.4 (better than their season average of 17.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.499). For those same stats, San Jose State was 23.1 and 0.389, respectively. UCLA’s Jalen Hill played well, contributing 18 points and 11 rebounds. Denver, meanwhile, rallied around Jase Townsend, who had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Denver at UCLA Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UCLA ranks 15th in rebounds per game (40.4) while Denver ranks 274th (34.2).
- The Bruins rank 224th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Pioneers rank 315th (19.3).
- UCLA ranks 167th in steals per game (6.2) while Denver ranks 230th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Bruins rank 90th in assists per game (14.2) while the Pioneers rank 251st (11.7).
- UCLA ranks 77th in blocks per game (4.0) while Denver ranks 234th (2.5).