UCLA vs. Washington Prediction & Odds
Number eleven UCLA travels to Seattle to face unranked Washington at 7:00 PM ET Sunday night on the Pac-12 Network. Can the Huskies cover the 10.5-point spread as home underdogs on New Year’s Day?
UCLA is 12-2 on the year with their best wins coming over Maryland and Kentucky. Their only losses came against Illinois and Baylor. The Bruins are 8-6 against the spread this season.
Washington is 9-5 this season with their best wins coming over St. Mary’s and Colorado. Their worst losses came against Cal Baptist and Oregon State. The Huskies are 6-7-1 against the spread this year.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
829 UCLA Bruins (-10.5) vs. 830 Washington Huskies (+10.5); O/U 140
7:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 1, 2023
Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WA
UCLA vs. Washington Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that the public favors the Huskies in this contest. Our public betting data illustrates that 83% of public bets are on Washington +10.5. Do note that these numbers are subject to change and could be different once tipoff rolls around, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UCLA Game Notes
UCLA freshman guard Amari Bailey missed the Bruins’ Friday night game against Washington State with left foot discomfort, and he’s officially listed as questionable for Sunday night’s clash with Washington. Bailey is averaging 9.5 points per game and 26.3 minutes per game for the Bruins this season.
The Bruins’ star player is 6’7” senior guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaquez leads the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game and he’s second on the club in rebounding with 6.3 per game. Jaime Jaquez has also been shooting it well this season as he’s converting 57% of his shots from the field and 36.7 of his three-point tries. He’s scored at least 12 points in every game he’s played this year and may need to do so again for UCLA to cover the number on Sunday.
Washington Game Notes
Washington center Franck Kepnang injured his knee on December 3rd and will miss the rest of the season for the Huskies. Before the injury, Kepnang had been averaging 9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while playing 22.9 minutes per game for Washington this year.
Washington’s leading scorer is 6’7” senior forward Keion Brooks. The Kentucky transfer is averaging 17.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game for the Huskies this season. Brooks and senior guard Cole Bajema are the only Washington players that average at least 10 points per game and they’ll both likely have to produce for the Huskies to cover against a tough UCLA team.
UCLA vs. Washington CBB Betting Trends
Washington is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Washington is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS loss.
Washington is 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following an outright loss.
The over is 13-3 in UCLA’s last 16 games following an ATS loss.
UCLA vs. Washington CBB Prediction:
UCLA might be one of the best teams in the country, but this is a tough spot for them. UCLA had to play at Washington State on Friday night, and the Bruins narrowly won that game, 67-66. UCLA was favored by 8.5 points in that contest. Less than 48 hours later UCLA has to play on the road again on the other side of the state against a gritty Washington team that has wins over St. Mary’s and Colorado on its resume. I think the line is a bit too high, which is why I’ll be backing the Huskies at home.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: WASHINGTON HUSKIES +10.5
