UCLA vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • UCLA (23-4) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Utah (17-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Watch the game on Fox Sports 1

The UCLA Bruins (23-4) visit Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes (17-11) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Salt Lake City.

UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The UCLA vs. Utah Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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UCLA vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCLA-7.5 -105O 130.5 -110-300
Utah +7.5 -115U 130.5 -110+250

UCLA vs Utah Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UCLA will win this game with 65.4% confidence.

UCLA vs Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Utah will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UCLA and Utah, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UCLA have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 48 games (+8.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+6.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.80 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+3.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has gone 16-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI).

  • 16-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.55 Units / 9.25% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -15.13% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.85 Units / 6.24% ROI

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has gone 14-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -3.18% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Under for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (275 turnovers/57 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

UCLA has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (542 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

UCLA has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

UCLA has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 13.0

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 78% from the free throw line (306/393) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Utah has averaged 14.9 assists per game (357 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Utah has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,700 points/1,378 shots) this season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Utah has averaged 70.8 points per game (1,700 points/24 games) this season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70.2

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed 28.3 points per game (622 points/22 games) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 31.4

UCLA has forced 16.8 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

UCLA has forced 15.9 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 12.2

UCLA has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (68/241) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (101/368) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Utah has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,498 points/1,447 shots) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (152/533) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (553/1,447) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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