The No. 5 Arizona'Wildcats (23-6, 14-4 Pac-12) visit the UCLA Bruins (14-15, 9-9) Thursday. Tip-off from Pauley Pavilion is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Arizona vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Arizona routed the Oregon Ducks 103-83 Saturday while covering as a 13.5-point home favorite. The Wildcats shot 60.9% from the field and 56% from 3. Arizona had 3 players eclipse the 20-point mark, and G Kylan Boswell'added 19 points off the bench. Arizona has won 3 consecutive games.
UCLA lost 77-65 vs. the 20th-ranked Washington State Cougars Saturday while failing to cover as a 6.5-point road underdog. UCLA was outrebounded 39-24 in the loss. The Bruins have lost 4 consecutive games, dropping all 4 against the spread (ATS) as well.
The Wildcats beat the Bruins 77-71 as 18.5-point home favorites on Jan. 20 as the Over (142) hit.