Boston Terriers vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Looking to win big? The Terriers and Bruins face off at 10:00 ET on BTN. The Bruins are hosting the game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -23.5 at home against Boston.
BOSTON TERRIERS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Terriers +23.5
This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.
- Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Boston at +23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can The Terriers Secure a Win at Los Angeles?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 74-60 to San Diego on the road. The Terriers entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Boston trailed 34-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as they were outscored 40-30. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 145.
Boston struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit 60% of their free throws, going 9-for-15 from the line.
Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 28 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 40% from three. Ben Palacios also shot 55.6%, hitting 3-of-5 from deep and finishing with 15 points in 17 minutes.
Boston’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 28 threes, shooting 35%. Boston also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws. The Terriers allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Will UCLA Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games
The Bruins dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 72-64 to New Mexico on the road. UCLA entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, coming in under the O/U line of 152.
UCLA found themselves in a 41-30 hole at halftime but tightened things up in the second half, outscoring the Lobos 34-31. However, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.
UCLA struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 19 of 27 free throws, good for 70.4%.
Tyler Bilodeau led the way with 23 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 8 of 20 from the field and 2 of 7 from beyond the arc. Donovan Dent contributed 17 points and 8 assists, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Nelly Junior Joseph added 16 points and 12 rebounds.
UCLA’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, with the other team hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, UCLA’s defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 69%. UCLA gave up 8 offensive rebounds.