Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Titans and Bruins. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with UCLA being favored by -27 over Cal State Fullerton.
CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +27
This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.
- Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +27.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Cal State Fullerton Be The Talk of Pauley Pavilion?
Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games
Cal State Fullerton edged out a 62-61 win over Idaho State on Monday, November 18th, in a home game. The Titans, who were favored by 2.5 points, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
Fullerton trailed 32-31 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 31 themselves to secure the win.
Cal State Fullerton’s offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 7 of 15 three-point attempts, hitting 46.7% from deep, and were 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 8 attempts.
John Mikey Square, Dylan Darling, and Jake O’Neil each scored 17 points, with Square shooting 77.8% from the field. O’Neil added 12 rebounds, while Darling hit 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Donovan Oday also contributed, going 3 for 3 from three-point range.
Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, connecting on 24 of 49 attempts.
They allowed 50% shooting from two-point range (17/34) and 46% from beyond the arc (7/15). The opposing team also hit 87% of their free throws, going 7/8. Fullerton gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Will UCLA Win at Home?
UCLA improved to 4-0 on the season with an 84-70 win over Idaho State on Wednesday. The Bruins were heavy favorites at -24.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.
UCLA led 41-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, matching their own output. The Bruins will look to tighten up their defense in future games.
UCLA’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.1%, thanks in part to their 64.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 14 attempts. The Bruins also connected on 80.8% of their free throws, going 21 for 26 from the line.
Tyler Bilodeau was perfect from deep, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 20 points. Sebastian Mack led the team with 21 points, while Eric Dailey Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field. UCLA also dished out 16 assists as a team.
UCLA’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed the opposing team to hit 18 of 33 two-point attempts, a 54% success rate.
From beyond the arc, UCLA’s defense gave up 9 threes on 14 attempts, allowing the other team to shoot 64% from deep. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 shots for 80%.