The UCLA Bruins (9-11, 4-5 Pac-12) welcome the Oregon State Beavers (11-9, 3-6) to Pauley Pavilion Thursday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon State vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Beavers beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 84-71 Saturday at home, covering as 2-point underdogs. In the game before that, they took down the No. 12 Arizona Wildcats 83-80 at home, covering as 18.5-point underdogs. Oregon State is 9-9-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and 4-2 ATS in its last 6. It is led by G Jordan Pope, who is averaging 17.8 points per game (PPG).
The Bruins beat the USC Trojans 65-50 Saturday, covering as 4.5-point road underdogs. UCLA has covered 4 straight games yet is just 1-2 ATS in its last 3 at home. It is 9-10-1 ATS on the season and 5-4 ATS in conference play. The Bruins are led by G Sebastian Mack, who is averaging 13.4 PPG.
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