UCLA Bruins (5-6) vs. Oregon State Beavers (8-3)
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers 12/28/23 – As UCLA Bruins take on Oregon State Beavers on December 28th at Gill Coliseum at 10:00PM ET on Thursday December 28, fans and analysts are anxiously waiting for college basketball tips today. With UCLA at 5-6 in record and the Beavers boasting 8-3, this NCAA Men’s Basketball game promises an exhilarating encounter that is set for broadcast via PAC12 network, drawing many college basketball enthusiasts together under one roof for this NCAA Men’s Basketball game at Gill Coliseum on PAC12 cable network!
The UCLA Bruins’ season has been one of inconsistency and missed opportunities, highlighted by an overall record of 1-4 over their past five games and an 0-5 mark against the spread in those five contests – though road games fare slightly better with 1-1 against spread records maintained therein. Offensively, their offense averages 67.7 points per game with 42.1 field goal percentage; three point shooting sits at 29.6% and free throw percentage stands at 72.2% which need improvement while defensive rebounding strength (average 25.5 per game) remains strong but their high turnover rate at 11.8 is concerning.
At Oregon State, they’ve been on an impressive winning streak of their own with five straight victories against UCLA Bruins since December 16. Though their performance against the spread was mixed at 2-3 overall and faltered on their only road game against them against spread betting (Tucson). Meanwhile, scoring wise, Oregon State outshines UCLA Bruins by scoring 71.5 points per game on average while narrowly edge UCLA out in field goal percentage at 43.8% with similar three point shooting and free throw accuracy (75.6%) to match up well against each other while Oregon State excelled defensive rebounds per game at 27.1 while their slightly increased block per game (4.3) could play into their favor in this clash of titanic proportions!
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Gill Coliseum |
| TV: | PAC12 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Sebastian Mack (Guard) vs. Jordan Pope (Guard)
Sebastian Mack has been one of the cornerstones of UCLA basketball this season. Averaging 15.2 points per game and contributing two steals on average per contest, Mack makes his presence felt on both ends of the court with 38.9% field goal shooting accuracy and 79.5% free-throw accuracy, along with 26.9% three-point shooting. In defense, his defensive acumen will prove crucial as UCLA looks towards victory this year.
Oregon State’s Jordan Pope has also been exceptional, averaging 16.9 points per game while boasting an outstanding field goal percentage (44.1%) and free throw accuracy (93.1%) to make him an intimidating offensive threat. Furthermore, Pope’s 39.1% three point accuracy poses significant problems for UCLA’s defense while his lower steals per game count of 0.55 compares favorably to Mack for defensive strategies.
Mack and Pope face-off on the court will be an epic contest of offensive prowess and defensive agility. Mack’s ability to disrupt plays while Pope’s scoring consistency will significantly impact game dynamics.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Bettors should keep a keen eye out on recent performances of both teams as bettors assess odds to keep tabs on spread and total points in this matchup. The betting odds have yet to be set but should consider recent team trends when betting.
UCLA Bruins Betting Trends
UCLA is an important factor when betting against the spread, as evidenced by their inability to cover in five out of six games within this span, totals going OVER in three out of those five contests, which indicates high scoring encounters that could play into over/under bets.
Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends
Oregon State is on an impressive winning streak but their record against the spread is mixed. Their tendency for games to go over totals – such as 7 of 9 home games going OVER in totals – makes this team important to consider for over/under betting purposes.
UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon State Beavers 12/28/23 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, it appears the Beavers may hold the edge due to their consistent performances and scoring prowess; however, do not underestimate Mack’s defensive prowess as an upset potential.
Prop bets and over/under statistics suggest an extremely high-scoring contest, making the OVER an attractive betting proposition. Furthermore, given Beavers’ inconsistent performances against spread bets in previous matches against Boston Bruins’ premium tips and predictions services that take their potential for improvement into account, betting OVER may offer the greatest financial returns.
Prediction for this NCAA Men’s Basketball showdown takes into account both teams’ scoring averages, defensive capabilities and recent trends. Beavers’ superior offensive stats and home court advantage edge out any competition with this prediction.
Free Pick and Prediction: Oregon State Beavers 74, UCLA Bruins 68