UCLA Bruins vs Washington St. Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The UCLA Bruins and Washington State Cougars are set to face off in a PAC 12 matchup on Saturday evening. The Bruins are coming off a road loss to Washington while the Cougars secured a home win against USC. UCLA had success against Washington State last year, winning both matchups. The Cougars are favored to win, opening at -7 and currently holding a -6 point spread.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +205 | Cougars -245

Spread: Bruins +6 (-110) | Cougars -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 126.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 71%.

UCLA Bruins

The UCLA Bruins are currently on a three-game losing streak after winning six consecutive games. Despite a recent 94-77 road loss against Washington, they are still ranked fifth in the conference with a record of 9-8. Freshman guard Sebastian Mack has reached 20 points in five games this season, while Adem Bona and Lazar Stefanovic have been consistent in their contributions. UCLA is competitive on the road with a 5-5 record and has a strong defense, allowing an average of only 65.1 points per game. Offensively, the Bruins struggle to score, averaging only 66 points per game and ranking 334th in offense. Their field goal percentage and three-point shooting numbers are also low, ranking 320th and 302nd respectively in the NCAA. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.07% from the field and 33.64% from three-point range, ranking 79th and 188th respectively. Overall, UCLA holds a power ranking of 143 and a record of 14-14 (12-14-2 ATS) this season. Back-to-back Bona dunks 🔨🔨 📺: FS1 #GoBruins | @adembona pic.twitter.com/N189uaRn7X