UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In the quarterfinals of the tournament, the fifth-seeded UCLA Bruins are set to face off against the fourth-seeded Oregon Ducks in Sin City. UCLA secured a 67-57 victory over Oregon State in the first round, while Oregon closed their regular season with a 66-65 win over Utah. The Bruins hold a historical advantage over the Ducks with a 12-20 record. This season, the teams have split their meetings, with UCLA winning the most recent game. Oregon is favored to win the upcoming matchup, opening at -4.5 and currently sitting at Oregon -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +145 | Ducks -170

Spread: Bruins +3.5 (-110) | Ducks -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon will win straight-up is 63%.

UCLA Bruins

UCLA's victory over Oregon State propelled them to the quarterfinals, evening their record at 16-16 overall and 10-10 in the Pac-12. The Bruins mounted a comeback after trailing early, going on a 16-4 run to take the lead and never looked back. Dylan Andrews led the team with 31 points in the win. Overall, the Bruins have struggled offensively this season, ranking 338th in scoring offense with an average of 66 points per game. However, they excel on the defensive end, ranking 21st in scoring defense by allowing just 65.4 points per game. Adem Bona, Sebastian Mack, and Dylan Andrews are key scorers for the team, while other players need to contribute offensively. UCLA shoots 41.8% from the field as a team, 33.5% from beyond the arc, and 73.1% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 42.25% field goals and 69.71% free throws. In terms of rebounding and assists, the Bruins are below average in both categories. HIS SEVENTH 3-POINTER. UNREAL. 📺: @Pac12Network 📲: https://t.co/gJFXULtIQe #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/s2tW4Lh9NM