UCLA Bruins (18-7 SU, 14-10-1 ATS) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (15-10 SU, 14-11 ATS)

When: Friday, February 14th, 8:00 PM (ET)

Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, IN, Bloomington

TV: FOX

Point Spread: UCLA -1.5/IND +1.5

Total: 140.5

Money Line: UCLA Bruins -128/+106

Notable Injuries

Bruins

• Evan Manjikian (Questionable) Arm
• Brandon Williams (Out) Redshirt
• Devin Williams (Out) Redshirt
• Eric Freeny (Out) Redshirt

Hoosiers

• Gabe Cupps (Out) Lower Body
• Jakai Newton (Out) Undisclosed

Recent Form

UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games

UCLA fell to 18-7 on the season after an 83-78 road loss to Illinois on Tuesday. The Bruins entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 31-25 at halftime, UCLA put up 53 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points for the game reached 161, going over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.

Indiana improved to 15-10 on the season with a 71-67 win over Michigan State on Tuesday. The Hoosiers were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they cover the spread, they pulled off the upset on the road.

Indiana led 32-29 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The combined points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 148.5.

Analysis

UCLA put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and hitting 52.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they managed just five offensive rebounds.

Tyler Bilodeau led the way with 25 points, hitting seven threes at a 58.3% clip. Kasparas Jakucionis added 24 points and eight rebounds, while Tomislav Ivisic contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep.

UCLA’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 16/25 inside the arc.

From three-point range, UCLA’s opponents shot 39%, connecting on 11 of 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 90% rate. UCLA gave up 10 offensive rebounds as well.

Indiana put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%, but found success inside, shooting 56.8% on two-point attempts (21/37). At the free-throw line, the Hoosiers connected on 20 of 28 attempts, good for 71.4%.

Malik Reneau led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 8 of 19 from the field. Oumar Ballo was efficient, hitting 6 of 8 shots for 14 points and grabbing 10 boards. Jaden Akins also added 14 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2 of 9 attempts.

Indiana’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 53% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Indiana limited their opponent to just four made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 84%. Indiana also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Betting Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Bruins have a straight-up record of 5-5 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hoosiers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight-up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Bruins have a straight-up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Both Indiana and UCLA have come up with some big wins over Michigan State of late, with Indiana taking them down on Tuesday on the road and UCLA beating the Spartans at home last week. Indiana also played Michigan tough and went toe-to-toe with Purdue before that. I think the Hoosiers are playing good basketball right now, and getting them at +106 is a steal. I’m taking Indiana on the money line.