Rider Broncs vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

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

Rider vs UCLA Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncs and Bruins. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139 points, with UCLA being favored by -21 over Rider.

Rider vs. UCLA Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Rider Broncs at UCLA Bruins
Where: Los Angeles at Pauley Pavilion
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds UCLA -21, RIDER +1325 | UCLA -3020 O/U 139

Broncs Preview: Can the Broncs Pull the Upset on the Road?

Rider Broncs Records

Rider finished last season with a 14-17 overall record, going 12-9 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted an 8-5 mark, with an average scoring margin of +4.9 points per game. On the road, they were 6-12, losing by an average of 6.1 points per game.

The Broncs were 16-14 against the spread, with an 8-5 home ATS record. As the favorite, they went 9-4 straight-up and ATS. They were 5-13 straight-up as the underdog and 7-10 ATS. Rider's games averaged 143.1 points, and their over/under record was 18-13, with an average line of 142.5 points.

Broncs Offense Breakdown

Rider averaged 72.2 points per game last season, ranking 70th in possessions per game at 66.5. They struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing 272nd in field goal percentage (43%) and 320th in effective field goal percentage (48%). Their two-point shooting was particularly challenging, ranking 346th at 47%. From beyond the arc, they made 5.7 threes per game, ranking 331st, on 16.9 attempts per game (345th), with a 33% success rate (204th). They were 152nd in free throws made per game, averaging 14.2.

Forward Jay Alvarez, who averaged 15.6 points per game last season, returns as a key offensive player for the Broncs. Guard T.J. Weeks Jr. also returns after averaging 10 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season.

Broncs Team Defense

Last season, Rider allowed 72.1 points per game, ranking 174th nationally. Opponents shot 33% from beyond the arc against them, placing Rider 270th in three-point defense. The Broncs also allowed 20.6 free throws per game, ranking 261st in that category.

Rider averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 171st nationally. They also recorded 3.8 blocked shots per game, placing them 111th in the country.

Bruins Preview: Taking a Look at the Bruins Chances at Home

UCLA Bruins Records

UCLA finished last season with a 16-17 overall record, going 11-11 in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 10-9 record with an average scoring margin of +2.9 points per game. On the road, they went 6-8, losing by an average of 2.7 points per game.

Against the spread, the Bruins were 14-17, with an 8-4 road ATS record. They were 11-6 straight-up as the favorite but just 5-10 ATS. As the underdog, they went 9-7 ATS. Their games averaged 131.4 points, and they had a 13-20 over/under record, with their average O/U line set at 134.5 points.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA's offense averaged 66 points per game last season, but they struggled with efficiency. Their effective field goal percentage was just 46%, ranking 367th nationally. They shot 41% from the field, placing 342nd, and their 45% two-point shooting ranked 385th. The Bruins made 5.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, ranking 329th in three-point percentage.

Returning forwards Tyler Bilodeau and William Kyle III will be key for UCLA this season. Bilodeau averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last year, while Kyle contributed 13.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Both players will be expected to help improve the Bruins' offensive efficiency.

Bruins Team Defense

UCLA allowed 65.5 points per game last season, ranking 22nd in the nation. However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 32.6%, which ranked 241st. The Bruins also gave up 18.5 free throws per game, ranking 176th.

In terms of defensive playmaking, UCLA averaged 5.8 steals per game, ranking 276th, and 3.3 blocked shots per game, which was 187th in the country.

Broncs vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Rider has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 80 points per game while allowing 61. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Through their last three home contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 79. UCLA posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Rider has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. UCLA posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.