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Washington Huskies vs UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies host the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena in Wednesday Big Ten action. Both teams enter with 5-2 records, but Washington looks to regain its edge at home while UCLA seeks to rebound from a loss to California. Bettors must weigh Washington’s undefeated home record against UCLA’s offensive depth and injury concerns.
Line Movement and Odds
- UCLA Bruins Spread: -1.5 (+100)
- Washington Huskies Spread: +1.5 (-125)
- UCLA Bruins MoneyLine: -111
- Washington Huskies MoneyLine: -110
- Total: 141.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
UCLA opened as slight favorites despite Washington’s strong home form. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
UCLA Bruins Outlook
UCLA fell 80-72 to California, with Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry scoring 17 points each. Tyler Bilodeau (14.8 ppg) missed his second straight game with a knee injury, while Donovan Dent suffered a leg injury late. The Bruins average 77 points per game on 48% shooting, but free-throw struggles (56.5% in last game) remain a concern. Skyy Clark adds scoring depth, with 22 points in a recent outing. UCLA must toughen up defensively to secure a road win.
Washington Huskies Outlook
Washington lost 81-68 to Colorado despite Quimari Peterson’s 18 points. The Huskies average 82.6 points per game and rebound well (42.1 per game). Wesley Yates III leads with 16.9 points per game, while Franck Kepnang anchors the boards. Washington is 4-0 at home and 5-1 straight up as favorites. Coach Danny Sprinkle hopes to regain intensity, with Hannes Steinbach possibly returning from injury to bolster the frontcourt.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
UCLA’s offensive depth vs Washington’s home dominance. The Bruins must rely on Dailey Jr. and Perry to sustain scoring, while the Huskies need Peterson and Yates to drive offense. Rebounding and defensive toughness will be decisive.
Injuries / Availability
UCLA lists Tyler Bilodeau (knee) and Donovan Dent (leg) as questionable.
Washington lists Hannes Steinbach and Bryson Tucker (ankle) as questionable, with Peterson and Yates leading the backcourt.
Betting Trends
- UCLA is 5-2 straight up this season.
- UCLA has an 80% win rate as favorites.
- Washington is 4-0 at home this season.
- Washington averages 82.6 points per game vs UCLA’s 77.0.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Washington 82, UCLA 78
- Washington +1.5 (-125) → Best Bet. Huskies’ home record and higher scoring average suggest they cover.
- Over 141.5 (-110) → Total. Our model projects 160 points, leaning over given both teams’ offensive profiles.
Washington’s home edge and scoring depth should secure the win, while UCLA’s injuries may limit their effectiveness. Expect a high-scoring contest trending over the total.
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