Utah State vs UCLA March Madness Round of 64 Odds, Picks & Predictions
Utah State (16-15 ATS) faces UCLA (18-13-1 ATS) in a #10 vs #7 seed March Madness matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The game tips off at 9:25 pm ET on TNT.
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The Bruins enter as 5.5-point favorites with a -230 moneyline, while the total sits at 143.5 points.
Utah State brings momentum after winning 14 of their last 20 games. The Aggies boast the 17th-ranked offensive efficiency and excel at:
- Creating turnovers (12.5% steal percentage)
- Offensive rebounding (34.6%)
- Two-point shooting efficiency (13th nationally)
- Taking high-percentage shots (80% at rim or three-point range)
Key players for Utah State:
- Ian Martinez: 16.8 PPG
- Mason Falslev: 15 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.3 SPG
UCLA enters after a challenging stretch, losing 4 of their last 8 games. The Bruins feature:
- 35th ranked offensive efficiency
- 17th ranked defensive efficiency
- Balanced scoring with three double-digit scorers
- Deep rotation with no starter exceeding 29 minutes
- Tyler Bilodeau leading with 13.6 PPG
Betting Analysis: While Utah State presents upset potential, the total offers the best value. Both teams showcase efficient offenses, and recent trends support a high-scoring affair:
- Over hit in 7 of Utah State's last 10 games
- Over hit in 4 of UCLA's last 5 games
Best Bet: OVER 143.5 (-115)
This analysis favors the over due to both teams' offensive capabilities and Utah State's three-point shooting volume, suggesting a potentially high-scoring tournament opener.