UCLA Bruins Look to Continue Hot Streak as They Face Stanford Cardinal in Pac-12 Showdown

Game outlook

In this content, it is highlighted that the UCLA Bruins (11-11, 6-5 Pac-12) are set to face off against the Stanford Cardinal (11-10, 6-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Both teams are currently in the middle of the Pac-12 standings. UCLA recently secured a home victory over Oregon, winning 71-63 as underdogs by two points. Meanwhile, Stanford faced a loss against #11 ranked Arizona on the road, with the final score being 82-71. Although they lost, Stanford managed to cover as 18-point underdogs. The two teams previously met in January, with Stanford emerging as the winner with a score of 59-53 on the road. The game is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST at Maples Pavilion and will be televised on the Pac-12 Network. Currently, Stanford is favored to win with a line of -2.5, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +125 | Cardinal -146

Spread: Bruins +2.5 (-110) | Cardinal -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 59%.

UCLA Bruins

The UCLA Bruins have been performing well recently, with a three-game winning streak and victories in five of their last six games. Their only loss came against #12 Arizona, and their best win was against USC on the road as underdogs. In their most recent game, guard Dylan Andrews led the team with 24 points in a win against Oregon. UCLA has four players averaging double figures and they all contribute to the team's success. Sebastian Mack, a 6'3 freshman guard, is the top scorer with an average of 13.1 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. He had 16 points in the win over Oregon and is skilled at attacking the basket. Adem Bona, a 6'10, 245-pound sophomore inside player, averages 12.0 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game. He also blocks 1.9 shots per game. Dylan Andrews, a 6'2 sophomore playmaker, leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game and scores 11.0 points per game. Lazar Stefanovic, a 6'7 junior, is the team's top shooter with 32 threes made on the season. Defensively, the Bruins excel, ranking 31st in the nation in efficiency. However, their offense ranks lower at 194th in efficiency. They play at a slow pace offensively, ranking 344th in the nation in tempo. Currently, Joe Lunardi does not have UCLA making the cut for the NCAA Tournament. In terms of statistics, UCLA ranks 340th in offense, scoring an average of 65.73 points per game. Defensively, they rank 15th, allowing an average of 63.77 points against. They have a field goal percentage of 41.79% and a free throw percentage of 72.11%. Their three-point shooting percentage is 31.70%. They average 35.05 rebounds per game and have 11.86 offensive assists and 11.82 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 40.58% field goals and 70.76% free throws. Their three-point defense is at 32.30% and they average 31.91 defensive rebounds per game. They also have 10.45 defensive assists and 12.18 turnovers per game. #Pac12MBB Player of the Week, presented by @Nextiva : Dylan Andrews 🐻 Full release ➡️ https://t.co/5zmiZCx8B0 pic.twitter.com/QOXKoFzO2X