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Arizona vs UCLA Week 2 Betting Preview
No. 5 Arizona and No. 15 UCLA meet Friday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. These former Pac-12 rivals now sit in different leagues, but the stylistic clash remains the same. UCLA won last year’s matchup 57-54 after overcoming a 13-point deficit, a game that slowed to the pace Mick Cronin prefers.
Cronin praised Arizona’s toughness, noting that beating the Wildcats requires a team willing to “do some hard things.” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expects another grind, saying the game always becomes a battle of tempo control.
Arizona arrives off an 84-49 win over Northern Arizona. Freshman shooter Dwayne Aristode hit six threes and Koa Peat continues to lead the team at 19.3 points per game. UCLA rolled West Georgia 83-62 without point guard Donovan Dent, who sat as a precaution but is “likely” for this one.
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Line Movement and Odds
The early numbers positioned this as a tight contest. The spread opened near pick’em territory with slight UCLA interest. Current movement has pushed Arizona into a small favorite role as bettors reacted to their offensive ceiling and Dent’s uncertain status.
Totals have dipped slightly with expectations of a slower pace driven by UCLA’s half-court approach.
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Matchup Breakdown
Arizona’s offense is explosive when it plays fast. Aristode’s perimeter shooting expands spacing and Peat has emerged as a reliable lead scorer. The Wildcats pressure the ball, rebound well, and force opponents to defend early.
UCLA leans into physicality and discipline. The Bruins hit 23 of 26 free throws Monday and protected the ball with efficiency. If Dent returns at full strength, UCLA gains another downhill playmaker to offset Arizona’s length.
This matchup will swing on pace. Arizona wants transition chances. UCLA wants half-court execution. Bettors can compare both squads on their NCAA basketball team pages
Injuries and Conditions
Arizona
• No major injuries reported.
• Full roster expected.
View full team details on the Arizona Wildcats injury page
UCLA
• Donovan Dent, muscle strain, likely.
• No other rotation injuries noted.
View full details on the UCLA Bruins injury page
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Best Bets and Prediction
Arizona’s offense is more dynamic and should dictate pace when it gets stops. UCLA can control long stretches if it slows the game and wins the glass, but if Dent is limited the Bruins lose creation late in the clock.
Projected score: Arizona 75, UCLA 68
Best bet: Arizona ATS
Secondary lean: Under given tempo volatility.
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