Washington Huskies vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/02/2023

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 2, 2023

Venue:  Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Washington +18, UCLA -18; Over/Under:  135.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Washington +18, UCLA -18; Over/Under:  135.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Washington +18, UCLA -18; Over/Under:  135.5 points

Washington Huskies:  13-10 (5-7) (7th place, PAC-12)

UCLA Bruins:  17-4 (8-2) (1st place, PAC-12)

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Washington Huskies:  3-2  last 5

UCLA Bruins:  3-2  last 5

Washington is coming into this game with a 13-10 record overall and they are 1-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 5-7 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Arizona Wildcats in their last game. Keion Brooks Jr. led the team in points in that game with 25 while Keyon Menifield was next on the team with 21 points. Keyon Menifield led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Keion Brooks Jr. and Braxton Meah each led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 43.5% from the field, 29.6% from 3-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.5 PPG against them. Washington has an ATS record of 11-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 14-8-1.

UCLA is coming into this game with a 17-4 record overall and they are 11-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 8-2 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Arizona Wildcats and the USC Trojans in their last game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the team in points in that game with 15 while Tyger Campbell and David Singleton each were next on the team with 14 points. Tyger Campbell led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 35.7% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 60.6 PPG against them. UCLA has an ATS record of 12-9 this season and their O/U record is 10-11.

The current betting odds have UCLA listed as an 18 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UCLA has been having a great year as they enter this game as a ranked team with a 17-4 record overall and they have been great in their home games with an 11-0 home record this season, still undefeated there. They have been running the PAC-12 this year too with their 8-2 conference record which leads the conference right now. Washington hasn't been that great though as they are 13-10 overall this season and they are only 5-7 in their conference games too. They have also been terrible in their road games with a 1-5 road record and they haven't been playing great in their games lately either. UCLA hasn't been playing well lately but they still have one of the best teams in the country with their talent and after losing 2 games in a row now, their only 2 conference losses this season, they will be very eager to bounce back with a big win on their home court here. The best way to place a bet here is on UCLA to cover the spread in this game.

Washington UCLA Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, February 2, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is UCLA 92 Washington 68.

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Washington Huskies: 52-83 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5. 24-11 OVER when the total is 130 to 139.5. 18-7 OVER as a road underdog or pick.

UCLA Bruins: 21-13 ATS as a home favorite or pick. 14-5 ATS in a home game where the total is 130 to 139.5. 14-5 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses.

Washington Huskies:  F. Kepnang (C) out for season - Knee. S. Ariyibi (F) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

UCLA Bruins:  D. Andrews (G) Ques Thurs - Illness. E. Manjikian (F) Out indefinitely - Arm.

“I think we didn’t come out with as much fight. We didn’t play as hard of defense as we did in the first half. We didn’t rebound. We didn’t play as much together as we did in the first half.” - Mike Hopkins after his team’s loss against Arizona in their last game.

“Their defense was great in the second half. They made it a street fight, the refs swallowed their whistles, and we didn’t respond. That’s what happened.” - Mick Cronin after his team’s loss against USC in their last game.

C. Bajema 

K. Brooks 

B. Meah

K. Menifield 

N. Williams

A. Bailey 

A. Bona 

T. Campbell 

J. Clark 

J. Jaquez

PPG: K. Brooks (17.9)

APG: K. Menifield (2.7)

Reb/G: K. Brooks (7.1)

PPG: J. Jaquez Jr. (16)

APG: T. Campbell (4.7)

Reb/G: J. Jaquez Jr. (7.2)

Coaches:

Washington Huskies: Mike Hopkins (6th season)

UCLA Bruins: Mick Cronin (4th season)