UCLA vs Oregon State Prediction and Odds (Bank on Bruins To Dominate Terrible Beavers Squad)
By Joe Summers
The 20-6 No.12 UCLA Bruins hope to rebound after a loss to Oregon when they take on the 3-23 Oregon State Beavers today at 1:00 PM PST.
UCLA beat the Beavers 81-65 at home last month thanks to 24 points from Johnny Juzang and have covered the spread in three of their last four.
The Beavers, meanwhile, could be called a train wreck if that wouldn't be insulting to wrecked trains. They've lost 13 straight and have only covered the spread four times in that stretch. Can they turn things around at home today or does value lie with the Bruins to pour it on?
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET:
UCLA vs Oregon State Odds, Spread and Total
Spread
- UCLA: -13.5 (-110)
- Oregon State: +13.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- UCLA: -1400
- Oregon State: +800
Total:
- 138 (Over -110/Under -110)
UCLA vs Oregon State Prediction and Pick
Usually when I look at the profile of a team and advanced stats, I can find something good to say. There's nothing good to say about Oregon State. They're bad at everything in every way and have no redeeming qualities.
The Beavers are 324th in defensive effective field goal percentage, 338th in defensive rebounding and 300th in three-point shooting. UCLA should absolutely dominate and the only way they don't cover is if they lose focus against such an inferior opponent.
It's like when you play a game against a toddler and have to purposefully make mistakes or adjust the rules to make the kid feel good about themselves. I don't think the Bruins will play with their food after losing to Oregon, so the Beavers should be in for a long day.
UCLA has the 21st-ranked adjusted offensive efficiency and 17th-best defensive efficiency. They're just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last eight road games but should have no problem handling this Oregon State squad.
To their credit, the Beavers did put up 91 points against a stout USC defense in their last game and nearly won, but that's just giving us greater value with the number in today's matchup. Give me UCLA to dominate and cover the double-digit spread.
Pick: UCLA -13.5 (-110)
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