Boston Terriers vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

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

Boston vs UCLA Prediction

The Terriers and Bruins are set to face off at 10:00 ET on BTN. The Bruins will host the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -23.5 against Boston in a non-conference matchup.

Boston vs. UCLA Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Boston Terriers at UCLA Bruins
Where: Los Angeles at Pauley Pavilion
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds UCLA -23.5, BOSTU +2500 | UCLA -10000 O/U 133.5

Terriers Preview: Do the Terriers Have What it Takes in Los Angeles?

Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games

Boston dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 74-60 to San Diego on the road. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, the Terriers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Boston trailed 34-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 145.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Boston struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit 60% from the free-throw line, going 9-for-15.

Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 28 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 40.0% from three. Ben Palacios added 15 points in 17 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Santiago Trouet contributed 10 rebounds.

Terriers Team Defense

Boston's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/32.

From beyond the arc, Boston's defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 28 threes, a 35% rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws (66%). Boston gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Grab a Win at Home?

UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games

UCLA’s season got off to a rocky start with a 72-64 loss to New Mexico on Friday, November 8th. The Bruins, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 152.

After trailing 41-30 at halftime, UCLA tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 34 of their own. However, their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 19 of 27 free throws (70.4%).

Tyler Bilodeau led the Bruins with 23 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 8 of 20 overall and 2 of 7 from deep. Donovan Dent added 17 points and 8 assists, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Nelly Junior Joseph contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Bruins Team Defense

UCLA's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, with the other team shooting 40%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 69% rate. UCLA gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Terriers vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Across the Bruins last three home games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
The Terriers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
UCLA has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.