UCLA vs Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:48 AM
  • Arizona (12-5) is a -17.5 point favorite vs UCLA (7-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • UCLA / Arizona TV channel: ESPN2

The UCLA Bruins (7-10) visit McKale Memorial Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats (12-5) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Tucson, AZ.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The UCLA vs. Arizona Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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UCLA vs. Arizona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCLA+17.5 -110O 143.5 -110+1000
Arizona -17.5 -110U 143.5 -110-2000

UCLA vs Arizona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arizona will win this college basketball game with 93.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCLA vs Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+7.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 21 games at home (+15.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.95 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.10 Units / 9% ROI)

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.33% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -25 Units / -48.17% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -44.27% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.45 Units / 34.58% ROI

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 12-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.45 Units / 34.31% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -9.54% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has made 4.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

UCLA is shooting 29% from three (36/125) in the first half this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

UCLA has averaged 29.2 points per game (526 points/18 games) in the first half this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.6

UCLA has an eFG% of 46% this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,072 points/2,160 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Arizona is shooting 51% (1,101/2,160) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Arizona has averaged 41.6 points per game (2,164 points/52 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33.8

Arizona has averaged 1.34 points per shot (2,164 points/1,617 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.16

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (177/611) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UCLA has allowed 61.7 points per game (3,395 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 68.5

UCLA has allowed 32.8 points per game (1,803 points/55 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.8

UCLA has allowed 28.9 points per game (1,592 points/55 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.1

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,536 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Arizona has 161 steals this season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Arizona has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,536 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 9.5 steals per game (161 steals/17 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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