Pac-12 foes will clash when the No. 9 UCLA Bruins (8-1) meet the Arizona Wildcats (3-6).
UCLA vs. Arizona Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 20.5 points, with oddsmakers listing UCLA as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, UCLA has -1206 odds to pick up the win, while Arizona is listed at +697 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 77 points.
Game Info
How to Watch UCLA vs. Arizona Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Pasadena, California
- Stadium: Rose Bowl
Betting Preview
UCLA
UCLA ranks 61st in total defense this season (372.4 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 508.4 total yards per game. UCLA ranks 62nd in scoring defense this season (25.6 points allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 40.8 points per game. On offense, UCLA ranks 35th in the FBS with 266.1 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 93rd in passing yards allowed per contest (248.0). UCLA ranks 34th in run defense this year (124.4 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 242.3 rushing yards per game. On the offensive side of the ball, UCLA has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by putting up a 53.6% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 85th on defense (41.1% third-down percentage allowed). UCLA has the 35th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 14 turnovers (58th in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (21st in the FBS).
Arizona
On the defensive side of the ball, Arizona is bottom-25, surrendering 473.0 total yards per game (fifth-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, putting up 465.8 total yards per contest (20th-best). Arizona ranks 48th in points per game (30.9), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 38.2 points allowed per contest. Arizona’s pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 328.0 passing yards per contest (sixth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 101st by giving up 254.3 passing yards per game. Arizona has been struggling in run defense, ranking sixth-worst with 218.7 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, generating 137.8 rushing yards per contest (83rd-ranked). Arizona ranks 37th in third-down conversion percentage (43.9%) on offense, but it has been less productive defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with a 49.0% third-down percentage allowed. Arizona has compiled nine forced turnovers (116th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (89th in the FBS) this season for a -7 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
UCLA vs. Arizona Betting Analysis
UCLA Betting Insights
UCLA is 6-3-0 against the spread this season. UCLA is 2-1 ATS when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites. Games involving UCLA have hit the over seven times this season. The Bruins have been favored on the moneyline a total of five times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Bruins have played as a moneyline favorite of -1206 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Wildcats Betting Insights
Arizona have put together a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season. This season, six Arizona games have gone over the point total. The Wildcats have been underdogs in eight games this season and won two (25%) of those contests. The Wildcats have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +697 moneyline set for this game.
UCLA vs. Arizona Against The Spread & Betting Records
UCLA
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 62.8 | 61.8 | 64.7 |
Implied Total AVG | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.3 |
ATS Record | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
Over/Under Record | 7-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 3-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-0 | 3-0 | 2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
Wildcats
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 60.6 | 62.0 | 58.9 |
Implied Total AVG | 36.1 | 37.2 | 34.8 |
ATS Record | 5-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 3-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-6 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
Players to Watch
UCLA
- The Bruins’ defense has been aided by Laiatu Latu, who has suited up for nine games and totaled 25 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and eight sacks.
- As part of the Bruins’ defense, Darius Muasau has recorded 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 45 tackles, and two interceptions in nine games.
- With 22 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and four sacks in nine games, Grayson Murphy has been a significant part of the Bruins’ defensive unit in 2022.
- Stephan Blaylock, as part of the Bruins’ defense, has collected 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception in nine games.
Wildcats
- On defense, Hunter Echols has helped lead the way with 38 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in nine games.
- Jerry Roberts has posted 54 tackles in nine games for the Wildcats.
- The Wildcats’ Jaxen Turner has delivered one interception to go with 42 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in nine games.
- The Wildcats’ Christian Young has compiled 44 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in nine games.
UCLA vs. Arizona Predictions and Pick
UCLA vs. Arizona betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bruins (-20.5)
Pick OU:
Under (77)
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Our prediction to win this game is UCLA, and we expect that UCLA will cover the spread (UCLA -20.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 77 points.