UCLA vs. Ohio State College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, Predictions & Picks

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Saturday's game that pits the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-2) versus the UCLA Bruins (5-3) at State Farm Arena has a projected final score of 73-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Ohio State. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on December 16.

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UCLA vs. Ohio State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Where: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena

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UCLA vs. Ohio State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Ohio State 73, UCLA 65

Spread & Total Prediction for UCLA vs. Ohio State

  • Computer Predicted Spread: Ohio State (-7.6)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 138.3

UCLA has a 3-4-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Ohio State, who is 2-7-0 ATS. The Bruins are 1-6-0 and the Buckeyes are 7-2-0 in terms of hitting the over.

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UCLA Performance Insights

  • The Bruins outscore opponents by 10.3 points per game (scoring 69.1 points per game to rank 296th in college basketball while giving up 58.8 per contest to rank fifth in college basketball) and have a +83 scoring differential overall.
  • UCLA wins the rebound battle by 6.7 boards on average. It collects 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 189th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.9 per contest.
  • UCLA hits 4.6 three-pointers per game (349th in college basketball), 3.8 fewer than its opponents (8.4).
  • The Bruins' 94.7 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 193rd in college basketball, and the 80.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 20th in college basketball.
  • UCLA has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.9 per game (103rd in college basketball play) while forcing 12 (196th in college basketball).

Ohio State Performance Insights

  • The Buckeyes put up 80.8 points per game (64th in college basketball) while allowing 67.3 per contest (101st in college basketball). They have a +135 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 13.5 points per game.
  • Ohio State ranks 95th in the nation at 38.6 rebounds per game. That's 6.8 more than the 31.8 its opponents average.
  • Ohio State makes 8.8 three-pointers per game (78th in college basketball) at a 40.2% rate (12th in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 per game its opponents make, at a 34.1% rate.
  • Ohio State wins the turnover battle by 1.4 per game, committing 10.6 (81st in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.

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