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Northwestern vs UCLA

Sat Mar 18 8:40PM
63
Final
68
 12TODDS
NWEST253863126.5
UCLA353368-7.5

Northwestern vs UCLA Predictions

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The Wildcats are on the road playing the UCLA Bruins at the Golden 1 Center stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:40pm EST. UCLA is the betting favorite opening at -8 and the current line is UCLA -7.5.

Wildcats vs Bruins Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Bruins to win tonight's game by 11 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the UCLA Bruins to cover the 7.5 point spread and the total to go over 126.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Northwestern 63 to UCLA 74

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Northwestern Wildcats and UCLA Bruins, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • 51% of SportsJaw players predict UCLA Bruins to cover the spread.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UCLA will win straight-up is 78%.
  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be NWEST 55.75, UCLA 70.75.
  • OddsShark's prediction is UCLA will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
  • 57% picked UCLA Bruins on Covers.com

Northwestern Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 116, Northwestern is ranked #276 in offense (scoring an average of 67.88 per game), #18 in defense (allowing an average of 62.61 points to be scored against them per game) and are 22-11 (20-13 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Wildcats hit an average of 40.81% of their field goals (ranked #340) and 75.40% of their free throws (ranked #46) and makes an average of 32.23% of their three pointers ranked #292 in the NCAAB). They average 34.55 rebounds per game (ranked # 203) and average 12.82 offensive assists and 9.67 turnovers per game (ranked # 201 and 9 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Northwestern allows an average of 41.15% field goals (ranked #41) and 67.58% free throws (ranked #25 in the NCAAB) The Wildcats allow an average of 33.65% of the three pointers (ranked #175) and averages 35.33 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.33) Finally, the Wildcats average 13.33 defensive assists and 14.12 turnovers per game (ranked # 225 and 74 respectively).

UCLA Key Betting Stats

UCLA Bruins has a power ranking of 3 and are #120 for offense (scoring an average of 74.26 per game), #5 for defense (giving up an average of 60.09 points per game) and 30-5 (20-13-2 ATS) overall. Northwestern went 1-0 (1-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against UCLA.

For offense, the Bruins hit an average of 46.04% of their field goals (ranked #86) and 72.37% of their free throws (ranked #150) and makes an average of 34.63% of their three pointers (ranked #159 in the NCAAB). They average 35.80 rebounds per game (ranked # 113) and average 14.14 offensive assists and 10.14 turnovers per game (ranked # 104) and 19 respectively).

On defense, UCLA allows an average of 40.56% field goals (ranked #27) and 69.71% free throws (ranked #80 in the NCAAB) The Bruins allow an average of 31.06% of the three pointers (ranked #40) and averages 31.86 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.86) Finally, the Bruins average 11.09 defensive assists and 15.86 turnovers per game (ranked # 61 and 24 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • UCLA has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the UCLA Bruins to cover the 7.5 point spread and the total to go over 126.5 points.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
NWEST
UCLA
Open
Side
+7.5
-7.5
-8
Moneyline
+290
-375
-380
Total
Over 126.5
Under 126.5
127.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Northwestern Wildcats
HIGHLIGHTS
UCLA Bruins
276th
OFFENSE
120th
340th
FG %
86th
292nd
3 PT %
159th
203rd
Rebounds
113th
18th
DEFENSE
5th
41st
FG %
27th
175th
3 PT %
40th
262nd
Rebounds
54th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Northwestern WildcatsNorthwestern

vs BOISEW 75-67
49.06FG %
83.33FT %
83 PT %
vs PSUL 65-67
31.82FG %
80.95FT %
63 PT %
vs RUTW 65-53
45.28FG %
58.82FT %
73 PT %
vs PSUL 65-68
35.82FG %
83.33FT %
123 PT %
vs MARYLL 59-75
45.28FG %
85.71FT %
53 PT %
vs ILLL 62-66
34.92FG %
75FT %
93 PT %
vs IOWAW 80-60
49.09FG %
80FT %
103 PT %
vs INDYW 64-62
36.84FG %
100FT %
83 PT %
vs PURW 64-58
41.07FG %
70FT %
43 PT %
vs OSUW 69-63
46.15FG %
69.23FT %
123 PT %

UCLA BruinsUCLA

vs UNCAW 86-53
53.97FG %
76.47FT %
53 PT %
vs ARIZL 59-61
36.67FG %
68.75FT %
43 PT %
vs OREGW 75-56
45FG %
80FT %
93 PT %
vs COLOW 80-69
45.45FG %
77.42FT %
63 PT %
vs ARIZW 82-73
41.79FG %
90.91FT %
63 PT %
vs ARZSTW 79-61
41.94FG %
85.19FT %
43 PT %
vs COLOW 60-56
40.74FG %
68.18FT %
13 PT %
vs UTAHW 78-71
50.79FG %
42.86FT %
83 PT %
vs CALW 78-43
51.72FG %
80FT %
63 PT %
vs STANW 73-64
43.86FG %
64FT %
73 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Northwestern WildcatsNorthwestern

  • GJulian Roper II (Is out for season, Ankle)
  • FLuke Hunger (Is out for season, Foot)

UCLA BruinsUCLA

  • GJaylen Clark (Is out for season, Foot)
  • FAdem Bona (Is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Northwestern, Shoulder)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Northwestern vs UCLA infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 63% confidence Bruins will cover the spread - view the Northwestern vs UCLA infographic for details on this prediction.

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Northwestern vs UCLA prediction and stats

The Bruins have a slightly better offense and both teams have a compariable defense. The Bruins won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Wildcats 66 to Bruins 79.

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