Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

Minnesota and UCLA are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 129.5 as a great pick at odds of -105.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Minnesota Golden Gophers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where USC Trojans were beaten 69-66.

UCLA Bruins triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Indiana Hoosiers were beaten 72-68.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Minnesota vs UCLA Prediction & Picks

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 129.5 points in total. Odds of -105 look well worth taking for this outcome.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making college basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Minnesota vs UCLA stats:

The 129.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UCLA games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCLA games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 3 UCLA games.

Over 129.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Andrews Over 8.5 Points -112

Dylan Andrews (UCLA) is available at -112 to score Over 8.5 points. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.

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Lu'Cye Patterson Over 2.5 Assists -127

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota) can be wagered to finish with Over 2.5 assists at -127. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 129.5

Spread UCLA -12.5

Player Points Dylan Andrews Over 8.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 130.5 on the total, UCLA to cover the -11.5 spread and Dylan Andrews (UCLA) to score Over 8.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota

61 - 76 UCLA logo

UCLA

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, UCLA can be backed to win 76-61 at huge betting odds.

Minnesota vs UCLA Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

UCLA Big Favorites With the Books

UCLA are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Minnesota are least likely to win at +530.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 131.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 131.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re keen on UCLA reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -376 to oblige. Conversely, Minnesota can be backed at +250 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Dawson Garcia Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Dawson Garcia. You can get -109 that he scores Over 17.5 points or -119 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

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Player Assists

Dylan Andrews (UCLA)

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Mike Mitchell Jr. (Minnesota)

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Player Rebounds

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Femi Odukale (Minnesota)

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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Last 5 Games

Minnesota

NCAAB: 15/02 Minnesota 69 USC66
NCAAB: 09/02 Illinois 95 Minnesota74
NCAAB: 05/02 Minnesota 69 Penn State61
NCAAB: 01/02 Washington 71 Minnesota68
NCAAB: 29/01 Minnesota 51 Michigan State73

UCLA

NCAAB: 15/02 UCLA 72 Indiana68
NCAAB: 12/02 UCLA 78 Illinois83
NCAAB: 08/02 Penn State 54 UCLA78
NCAAB: 05/02 Michigan State 61 UCLA63
NCAAB: 31/01 Oregon 52 UCLA78

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Stats

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Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 129.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 129.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.60 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 144.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 129.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 129.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten	Overall	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0-0	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0-0	0-0	0-0	-