UCLA vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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  • Utah (8-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs UCLA (5-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • UCLA / Utah TV channel: ESPN2

The UCLA Bruins (5-9) visit Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes (8-7) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City, UT.

Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The UCLA vs. Utah Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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UCLA vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCLA+8.5 -110O 137.5 -110+320
Utah -8.5 -110U 137.5 -110-400

UCLA vs Utah Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Utah will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCLA vs Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.95 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+3.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+0.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -26.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7.05 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 0% ROI

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / 0% ROI

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has averaged 5.3 turnovers per game (278 turnovers/52 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.9

UCLA is shooting 28% from three (28/99) in the first half this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

UCLA has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (348 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

UCLA has made 4.3 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (265 turnovers/47 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.9

Utah has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Utah is shooting 48% (445/932) this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Utah is shooting 69% from the free throw line (188/273) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed 28.9 points per game (1,501 points/52 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.1

UCLA has allowed 61.9 points per game (2,230 points/36 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 73.8

UCLA has allowed 32.2 points per game (1,677 points/52 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.6

UCLA has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (166/573) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (3,118 points/2,876 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Utah has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (2,027 points/1,916 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.13

Utah has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (1,493 points/1,467 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

Utah has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (3,118 points/2,876 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17


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