Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Southern Utah vs UCLA NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.
Southern Utah vs UCLA Prediction
Betting on today's Thunderbirds and Bruins game? Catch the action at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -22.5 at home against Southern Utah.
Southern Utah vs. UCLA Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Southern Utah Thunderbirds at UCLA Bruins
- Where: Los Angeles at Pauley Pavilion
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds UCLA -22.5, SUTAH +1733 | UCLA -9333 O/U 140.5
Thunderbirds Preview: Can the Thunderbirds Lock in a Win at Los Angeles?
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games
Southern Utah picked up a road win on Saturday, November 23rd, defeating Idaho 82-67. The Thunderbirds entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 15-point victory.
Southern Utah jumped out to a 42-25 lead at halftime, but Idaho made things interesting by outscoring the Thunderbirds 42-40 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 145.
Thunderbirds Offense Breakdown
Southern Utah's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points on 56.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to their 57.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 19 attempts.
They also connected on 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line. Jamir Simpson led the way with 21 points, while Dominique Ford and Kyson Rose each added 14, with Ford hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range.
Thunderbirds Team Defense
Southern Utah's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 41 shooting, also at 43%.
From three-point range, opponents connected on 7 of 16 shots, hitting 43%. Southern Utah also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 10, shooting 83%. The Thunderbirds gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
UCLA cruised to an 80-47 win over Cal State Fullerton on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game. The Bruins were heavy favorites, entering the game at -27, and they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
UCLA led 39-25 at halftime and continued their dominance in the 2nd half, outscoring the Titans 41-22.
Bruins Offense Breakdown
UCLA put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts (24/42) and went 6/18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
The Bruins also made 14 of 23 free throws, shooting 60.9% from the line, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They dished out 22 assists, with Kobe Johnson contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points and 6 rebounds. Tyler Bilodeau and Eric Dailey Jr. each added 11 points, with Dailey hitting 50% of his three-point attempts.
Bruins Team Defense
Despite UCLA giving up 47 points, they allowed a high field goal percentage, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bruins' defense struggled, as they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, UCLA's defense held the opposing team to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 attempts, shooting 60%.
Thunderbirds vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Southern Utah has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 2-1 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.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Southern Utah has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 2-8 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Southern Utah vs UCLA Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southern Utah +22.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.