UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction & Picks - NCAA Men
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by Lou Aguila | in Basketball Picks
The UCLA Bruins look to extend the Rutgers Scarlet Knight’s five-game losing streak as the two teams collide on Tuesday at Pauley Pavilion.
Recommended Pick: Rutgers +13.5 points
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UCLA is coming off a heartbreaking 97-98 double overtime loss to the Indiana Hoosiers on February 1. After clamping down Purdue 69-67, Northwestern 71-64 and Oregon 73-57, the Bruins engaged in a shootout with Indiana but failed to make the key stops and execute plays down the stretch. Donovan Dent and Trent Perry led the way with 24 and 25 points, respectively.
Meanwhile, Rutgers suffered their fifth consecutive loss after coming up short against the USC Trojans 75-78 on February 1. Powered by 26 points from bench sparkplug Tariq Francis, Rutgers made a furious run in the second-half that cut a 10-point deficit at halftime to just three points, 75-78, with 36 seconds left. Unfortunately, Rutgers didn’t have enough time to execute a game-tying play as Francis turned the ball over with one second left on the clock.
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UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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74
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0.677 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 2 |
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263
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0.419 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 1 |
UCLA Bruins - Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key Points
- Rutgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
- Rutgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing as the underdog.
- UCLA is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
- UCLA is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
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Our UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction
Fearless Forecast: UCLA hangs on to a 78-76 win over Rutgers, who will cover the +13.5 point spread.
Reason: Rutgers might be 0-5 SU in their last five games, but they have been competitive in most of these games, especially in the last two games. The Scarlet Knights took both Michigan State 79-88 OT and USC 75-78 down to the wire, behind solid defense. Meanwhile, UCLA is 3-6 against the spread in its last 9 games and only 6-7 ATS on its home floor. Rutgers is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games, which bodes well for their chances as they look to cover again with a +13.5 point headstart.
Our betting prediction for Rutgers vs. UCLA: Rutgers +13.5 points
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