The UCLA Bruins got a recent reality check with consecutive College Basketball lines losses to the Arizona Wildcats and USC Trojans. As a result of those defeats, UCLA saw its Pac-12 Conference lead shrink. And the possibility of a serious challenge to the league championship emerged. Of course, the Bruins remain a favorite for Pac-12 honors. UCLA is likely to get one of the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament. But nothing can be taken for granted down the stretch. And the most important games of the regular season remain.
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, February 9, 2023, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon |
| TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| UCLA | -15 (-110) | 124 (-110) | -1350 |  |
| Oregon State | +15 (-110) | 124 (-110) | +885 | |
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UCLA at Oregon State SBG Odds Overview
Oregon State is a Pac-12 sports betting bottom feeder. And UCLA must take advantage of the Beavers’ lightweight status. Cause by a tougher game at the Oregon Ducks following their date in Corvallis. Of course, UCLA is a top-10 national contender. And the favorite to win the Pac-12 Conference championship. From a gambling perspective, the Bruins have held their value. Despite being a big-name brand and having a constant target on their backs with opponents.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
The UCLA Bruins are 19-4 straight up, 13-10 against the spread, and 11-12 over/under the total. Overall, UCLA has national metrics of 114th for scoring offense, 70th for field goal percentage, 92nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 179th for free throw percentage, and 152nd for offensive rebounding. While on defense, UCLA ranks 9th for scoring defense, 53rd for field goal percentage permitted, 39th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 49th for defensive rebounding.
UCLA failed to cover three of its previous four games. At the same time, the Bruins went under the total in three of their last five tilts. Jaime Jaquez leads UCLA with 16.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Certainly, the UCLA Bruins basketball fan base has long had a sense of entitlement. It all stems back to the late great coach John Wooden. Wooden won ten national championships. Including seven straight from 1967-73. It was a different era; UCLA was doing NIL with a booster named Sam Gilbert before NIL was made legal. But Bruin fans don’t care. They believe every year should end with a trip to the Final Four.
Now with coach Mick Cronin in charge, a new era of glory is certainly possible in Westwood. UCLA is ranked in the top 15 and looks like the best team in the Pac-12. Most important of all the Bruins are in the black on the board.
Oregon State Team Overview
The Oregon State Beavers are 9-15 straight up, 12-11 against the spread, and 7-16 over/under the total. To summarize, Oregon State has national metrics of 350th for scoring offense, 301st for field goal percentage, 221st for 3-point field goal percentage, 127th for free throw percentage, and 338th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, Oregon State ranks 97th for scoring defense, 99th for field goal percentage permitted, 125th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 222nd for defensive rebounding.
Oregon State got the cash in three of its previous five games. Also, the Beavers went under the total in six consecutive matchups.
UCLA at Oregon State SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Oregon State is one of the worst teams on the board with the College basketball lines.
UCLA at Oregon State SBG Best Bet: Oregon State Beavers.