UCLA vs Washington Basketball Picks 1-14-24
Washington Huskies (10-6) vs. UCLA Bruins (6-10)
January 14, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCLA Bruins +3; Over/Under: 141
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The Washington Huskies and UCLA Bruins face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Pauley Pavilion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Washington vs UCLA prediction.
UCLA Is Playing Awful
UCLA is playing really bad heading into this game and coming into this game they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Utah, UCLA only scored 44 points while the defense gave up 90 points. In the last game they didn’t have anyone that scored in double figures. UCLA on the season is averaging 64.2 points while their defense is giving up 63.9 points per game. The defense is ranked 299ith but the offense hasn’t been good enough. Sebastian Mack is averaging 13.9 points while shooting 37.4 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three point line.
Washington Looks for Third Straight Win
Washington has won two games in a row and they are going to look to pick up another big win here. In the last game against Arizona State, Washington scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. Keion Brooks Jr was the top player for Washington putting up 22 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Washington on the season is averaging 81.7 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 39th while the defense is ranked 227th. Keion Broooks Jr has been the top player overall averaging 20.6 points while shooting 50.2 percent from the field.
Washington vs UCLA Betting Prediction
UCLA’s offense has been a major issue heading into this game and with the way they have played I just dont’ trust them. Washington is averaging 81.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. UCLA won’t be keeping up and this is going to be a comfortable victory for Washington. Back Washington to cover the spread here.