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The Pittsburgh Panthers (9-4) visit Sun Bowl Stadium to take on the UCLA Bruins (9-4) on Dec. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in El Paso.
– are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at ().
The Pittsburgh vs. UCLA Over/Under is total points.
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Pittsburgh vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 18
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Pittsburgh vs UCLA Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UCLA will win this game with 70.4% confidence.
Pittsburgh vs UCLA Spread Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Pittsburgh and UCLA, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Pittsburgh Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Pittsburgh players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Kedon Slovis has hit the TD Passes Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+10.80 Units / 75% ROI)
- Kedon Slovis has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- Konata Mumpfield has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
Best UCLA Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for UCLA players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Zach Charbonnet has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.40 Units / 41% ROI)
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson has hit the TD Passes Over in 8 of his last 12 games (+3.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Zach Charbonnet has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 4 of his last 6 games (+1.75 Units / 25% ROI)
Pittsburgh Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
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UCLA Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
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Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Pittsburgh has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Pittsburgh is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Pittsburgh is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Pittsburgh is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
UCLA Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UCLA has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- UCLA is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- UCLA is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- UCLA is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. UCLA
Pittsburgh is 11-3 (.733) when not losing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .451
Pittsburgh is 12-5 (.571) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game since the 2021 season– 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .416
Pittsburgh is 11-3 (.647) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2021 season– 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .466
Pittsburgh is 9-5 (.643) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .420
UCLA: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh
#18 UCLA is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2021 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: .556
#18 UCLA is 8-6 (.571) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– tied for 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .420
#18 UCLA is 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season– tied for 11th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .561
#18 UCLA is 12-3 (.800) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .600
Matchup Notes for Pittsburgh vs. UCLA
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Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh QBs have averaged just -7.1 Yards per Carry (-64 yards/9 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 2.4
Pittsburgh Skill Players have averaged just -0.5 yards per reception (-1 yards/2 catches) on 3rd and short this season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 9.1
Pittsburgh RBs have fumbled 9 times this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams
Pittsburgh Skill Players have 115 receptions for 20 or more yards since last season– tied for 2nd most among Power 5 Teams
Pittsburgh QBs have averaged just -3.0 Yards per Carry (-65 yards/22 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 2.6
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends
#17 UCLA Punters have placed 0% of punts inside the 20 (0/1) since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 33%
#17 UCLA RBs have averaged 14.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (269 yards / 19 touches) on 3rd and long since last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.3
#17 UCLA Punters have punted 1.0 times per game since last season– lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
#17 UCLA WRs have averaged 25.0 yards per reception (200 yards/8 catches) with over 10 yards to go this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.1
#17 UCLA RBs have 9 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– 3rd most among FBS Teams
Pittsburgh Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
Pittsburgh has averaged 3.8 sacks per game since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.2
Pittsburgh has sacked opponents 94 times since last season– most in FBS
Pittsburgh has tackled opponents for a loss on 12 of 44 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%.
Pittsburgh has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (94/889) since last season– tied for 3rd best in FBS; Average: 7%
Pittsburgh has tackled opponents for a loss on 28 of 122 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.
UCLA Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
#17 UCLA has allowed 47.3 receiving yards per game (1,088/23) to RBs since last season– worst in FBS; Average: 26.2
#17 UCLA has allowed 50.4 receiving yards per game (554/11) to RBs this season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 25.8
#17 UCLA has allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (271 completions/398 attempts) this season– 5th worst in FBS; Average: 60%
Opponents have averaged 23.9 completions per game (549 / 23) against #17 UCLA since last season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 19.3
#17 UCLA has allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on just 1 of their 363 carries (0%) this season– best in FBS; Average: 3%
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