UCLA is undefeated and is expected to remain that way as it will be the favorite in this one. The Wolverines have a solid record but are not of the same caliber team as the Bruins and will be hard-pressed to even keep this one within striking distance.
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UCLA is 9-0 straight up on the season and it has covered in five of the seven games with a spread this season. The Bruins are 4-2 against the spread in home games this season.
Michigan is 7-2 straight up and 4-5 against the spread on the year. The Wolverines have covered in two of three road games on the season.
Key Stat
97. That’s the points per game average for UCLA this season. The Bruins are one of the most prolific scoring teams college basketball has seen in some time, and they have scored 97 points or more six times this season, including a season-high 119 against Pacific to open the season.
Six different UCLA players are averaging in double figures, which is another rarity in college basketball. The scoring leader is Isaac Hamilton, as he is averaging 18.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists on the season.
T.J. Leaf is averaging 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Bryce Alford is scoring 15.3 points per game and shooting 41.5 percent from three-point range. The other three players averaging in double figures for this team are Lonzo Ball (14.6 points per game), Aaron Holiday (12.9) and Thomas Welsh (11.1).
Michigan’s defense has been really stingy this season, allowing only 58.2 points per contest. The Wolverines will aim to lock down on defense in this one, but UCLA is so talented and balanced that it will be hard to keep the Bruins from lighting up the scoreboard.
Player to Watch
Moritz Wagner -- Michigan’s best chance at staying close in this one comes if one of its players can get hot. Wagner, the sophomore swingman, has the capability to put on a scoring show.
He is only playing an average of 19.0 points per game but is the team’s third-leading scorer at 10.4 points per game. Wagner is shooting 62.5 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range.
The Bruins like to play a fast pace and at times may allow open shots to Michigan. Wagner will need to take advantage of them by hitting at a high clip.
The Wolverines don’t score nearly as well as UCLA and will need their best players to have a good game, and Wagner is one of those counted on to do big things.
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UCLA is coming off a huge victory over No. 1 Kentucky, legitimizing its spot among the best teams in the nation. The Bruins will aim to remain undefeated and have a great chance at doing so.
They are the home team and the offense is rolling at an impressive rate. While Michigan has a nice record, there are few notable wins and it now must go cross country for this showdown.
The Wolverines will be no match for the Bruins in this contest as UCLA continues to make its case as one of the top national championship contenders in the country.
College Basketball Odds: UCLA 89, Michigan 75
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