Match Analysis: UCLA Bruins vs Utah State Aggies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 20, 2025
- Time: 1:25 AM UTC
- Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
Game Overview
The UCLA Bruins, seeded 7th, face off against the 10th-seeded Utah State Aggies in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. UCLA enters as a favorite, with Utah State looking to pull off an upset.
Key Factors to Consider
- UCLA has a strong defensive record, allowing 65.7 points per game, while Utah State excels on offense, scoring 80.9 points per game. UCLA's recent form has been inconsistent, while Utah State has struggled defensively in their last outing.
- There is no recent head-to-head data between the two teams, making this matchup unpredictable based on past performances.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- The neutral venue could affect both teams equally, but UCLA's experience in big games might give them an edge.
- Both teams are highly motivated, as winning advances them in the tournament.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | UCLA -230, Utah State 190 | UCLA | β β β ββ 67% |
Spread | UCLA -5.5 -108, Utah State 5.5 -112 | Utah State +5.5 | β β β ββ 55% |
Over_under | Over 143.5 -115, Under 143.5 -105 | Over | β β β ββ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
UCLA is favored to win, but Utah State has a good chance of covering the spread.
Predicted Score: UCLA 74, Utah State 71