UCLA vs. Norfolk St: Who Will Win? Betting Prediction, Odds, Line, and Picks
The No.8-ranked UCLA Bruins will host the Norfolk State Spartans on Monday, November 14th. The Bruins enter the game with a 2-0 record for the season, while the Spartans are 2-1, after losing by 17 points against the Baylor Bears in their most recent outing.
UCLA vs. Norfolk St Match Details
Fixture: Norfolk St Spartans at UCLA Bruins
Date and Time: Monday, November 14th; 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
UCLA vs. Norfolk St Betting Odds
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UCLA vs. Norfolk St Key Stats
The Bruins have had a strong start to their season. The Bruins have won their first two games by an average of 25.0 points per game. The Bruins are currently averaging 84.5 points per game, which is 75th in the nation out of 363 teams. Defensively, they have allowed 59.5 points per game, 76th in the nation. While the Bruins offensive rating, 113.4, is slightly worse, ranking 93rd; their 79.9 defensive rating ranks 50th.
The Bruins' roster has seven top 100 recruits, with freshman guard Amari Bailey, ranked tenth in the 2022 recruiting class, as the most notable. Through two games, Bailey is one of five Bruins averaging double-digit points.
While the Norfolk State Spartans don't have a single top 100 recruit, they do have six players averaging double-digit points, led by freshman guard Joe Bryant, who is averaging 17.3 points per game. After winning their first two games by an average of 39.0 points per game, the Spartans lost to the No.5-ranked Baylor Bears by 17 points.
Norfolk State is currently averaging 88.7 points per game and 42nd in the NCAA. Their 119.3 offensive rating ranks 49th in the nation. The Spartans, however, have not had the same success defensively. They have allowed 68.3 points per game, which ranks 187th in the nation, while their 91.9 defensive rating ranks 151st.
UCLA vs. Norfolk St Betting Prediction
The Bruins have had no problems getting through their first two opponents and that should continue against the Norfolk State Spartans. Look for the Bruins to win by at least 21 points for the third straight time to open the season. Furthermore, expect these two strong offenses to continue their strong play. Look for the Bruins and Spartans to combine to score at least 144 points.
Pick: Bruins -20.5 (-110) and Over 143 (-110)
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