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UCLA Bruins vs Oregon Ducks Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins host the Oregon Ducks at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. UCLA (6-2, 1-0 Big Ten) looks to return to the Top 25 rankings, while Oregon (4-4, 0-1) seeks to end a four-game losing streak. Bettors must weigh UCLA’s home-court advantage and scoring efficiency against Oregon’s competitiveness despite injuries.
Line Movement and Odds
- Oregon Ducks Spread: +10.5 (-114)
- UCLA Bruins Spread: -10.5 (-110)
- Oregon Ducks MoneyLine: +433
- UCLA Bruins MoneyLine: -650
- Total: 143.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
UCLA opened as double-digit favorites at home. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Oregon Ducks Outlook
Oregon fell 82-77 to USC, their fourth straight loss. Kwame Evans Jr. led with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while TK Simpkins added 17 points and 5 assists. The Ducks average 74.1 points per game and rely on free-throw efficiency (76.2%) and perimeter shooting to stay competitive. Without star big man Nate Bittle, Oregon must lean on Evans Jr. and Simpkins to spark offense.
UCLA Bruins Outlook
UCLA edged Washington 82-80 behind Skyy Clark’s 25 points and six threes, plus Donovan Dent’s 17 points and 8 assists. The Bruins average 77.6 points per game and shoot 48.6% from the field. UCLA is 5-1 at home and 5-1 as favorites, showing consistency at Pauley Pavilion. Their strong first-half performances have been key, outscoring opponents by 71 points in opening halves this season.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Oregon’s perimeter shooting vs UCLA’s balanced scoring. The Ducks must rely on Evans Jr. and Simpkins to keep pace, while UCLA needs Clark and Dent to maintain offensive efficiency and avoid late-game lapses.
Injuries / Availability
Oregon: Nate Bittle (big man) remains out with injury.
UCLA: No major injuries reported, Clark and Dent lead the offense.
Betting Trends
- Oregon is 4-4 overall, winless in their last four games.
- Oregon averages 74.1 points per game.
- UCLA is 6-2 overall, 5-1 at home.
- UCLA averages 77.6 points per game and shoots 48.6% from the field.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: UCLA 78, Oregon 70
- Oregon +10.5 (-114) → Best Bet. Ducks’ scoring and competitiveness suggest they can cover the spread.
- Under 143.5 (-110) → Total. Our model projects 148 points, leaning slightly under given both teams’ slower pace.
UCLA’s home-court edge should secure the win, but Oregon’s resilience makes them a strong play to cover. Expect a competitive game trending under the total.
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