Idaho State Bengals vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Idaho State vs UCLA NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

Idaho State vs UCLA Prediction

Betting on today's Bengals and Bruins game? Catch the action at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -23.5 against Idaho State in a non-conference matchup.

Idaho State vs. UCLA Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Idaho State Bengals at UCLA Bruins
Where: Los Angeles at Pauley Pavilion
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds UCLA -23.5, IDHST +2166 | UCLA -10000 O/U 132.5

Bengals Preview: Do the Bengals Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games

The Bengals dropped a close one to Cal State Fullerton on Monday, losing 62-61 on the road. Idaho State, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

Idaho State led 32-31 at halftime but were outscored 31-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 123 fell under the O/U line of 133.5.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Idaho State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.9% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc. They managed only 5 assists as a team, but did grab 22 offensive rebounds and hit 92.9% of their free throws.

John Mikey Square and Dylan Darling each scored 17 points, with Darling hitting 3 of 6 threes. Jake O'Neil also added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Donovan Oday went 3 for 3 from deep and finished with 16 points.

Bengals Team Defense

Despite Idaho State giving up 62 points, their defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 49 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 7 of 15 threes, shooting 46%. Idaho State also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 7 free throws, an 87% rate.

Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Deliver Being Favored at Home?

UCLA cruised to an 85-45 win over Lehigh on Friday, November 15th. Playing at home, the Bruins entered the game as -23 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.

UCLA dominated from the start, leading 44-16 at halftime. They added 41 points in the second half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 137-point over/under line.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 55.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was especially impressive, hitting 65.1% (28/43), though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 13 attempts (23.1%).

Aday Mara was nearly perfect from the field, going 7 for 8 in just 13 minutes, finishing with 16 points. Keith Higgins Jr. led the team with 18 points, despite shooting just 35.3% overall and 16.7% from three-point range.

Bruins Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, UCLA allowed 45 points, with the opposing team shooting 55% from the field. The Bruins gave up 28 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UCLA held their opponent to 3/13 shooting, or 23%. The other team also went to the line 26 times, making 20 free throws, a 76% success rate. UCLA allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Bengals vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Idaho State has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
Across their three previous home games, UCLA has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 65 points per game.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bengals have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.