Last year, the proud Arizona basketball program was stuck in the muck of turmoil. Sean Miller was under fire for a litany of NCAA violations. In fact, Miller was a dead coach walking. He was fired at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. Despite his success with the College Basketball odds, Miller accumulated too much baggage to continue. Following Miller’s departure was the hiring of Gonzaga’s top assistant Tommy Lloyd. Working with Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, Lloyd learned how to build and run a powerhouse program. Lloyd has quickly gotten the Wildcats back on track.
UCLA Bruins vs. Arizona Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, February 3, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, Arizona |
| UCLA vs. Arizona TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| UCLA | +7 (-110) | 147 (-110) | +250 |  |
| Arizona | -7 (-110) | 147 (-110) | -300 | |
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UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats SBG Odds Overview
Naturally, UCLA is one of the top sportsbook name brands. And that was enhanced last March with a Final Four run. When you combine UCLA’s blue blood status and recent success, you have a gambling juggernaut for the masses. Of great concern is all of the casual money bet on the Bruins and how it affects their value. Arizona is not on UCLA’s branding level for 2021-22. More emphatically, the masses cannot fully grasp the Wildcats’ remarkable comeback.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
UCLA has covered the spread in four of its last five games. And then four of those five games went under the total. UCLA is 16-2 straight up, 9-8-1 against the spread, and 8-10 under the total. In sum, the Bruins rank 40th out of 350 teams for scoring offense and 50th for points allowed.
Arizona Wildcats Team Overview
Arizona has failed to get the cash in three of their most recent five games. And five of their previous six games went under the total. Now the Wildcats are 17-2 straight up, 11-7-1 against the spread, and 10-9 over the total. Arizona ranks 3rd in the nation for scoring offense and 69th for points allowed.
UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
- UCLA is 37% against the spread on the road
- In Pac-12 games, the Bruins are 42% vs. the line
- In away games, UCLA is 63% under the total
- The Bruins are 51% over the total in Pac-12 matchups
- Arizona is 48% over the total at home
- Against Pac-12 opponents, the Wildcats are 50% over and under the total
- At home, the Wildcats are 46% against the spread
- Arizona is 42% vs. the line in Pac-12 matchups
- UCLA has gotten the money in six consecutive games against Arizona
- The Bruins and Wildcats are 2-6 under the total in their series
- UCLA has paid in six of their last eight visits to Arizona
- The Bruins and Wildcats are 2-4 under the total at Arizona
UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, we are treated to the two best teams in the Pac-12 Conference. As mentioned earlier, UCLA has been in better recent form with the College basketball odds. Also, the Bruins have had a strong advantage in their series with Arizona. UCLA will be getting a price break as the road team against a quality host. Arizona is impressive but has not provided consistent board value in recent weeks.
UCLA at Arizona SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins.