Utah State vs UCLA March Madness Betting Lines & Preview
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The No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies face the No. 7 seed UCLA Bruins in a March Madness Round of 64 matchup at Rupp Arena, with tip-off set for 9:25 pm ET on TNT. UCLA enters as 5.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -230, while the total sits at 143.5 points.
Utah State comes in hot, winning 14 of their last 20 games. The Aggies boast the nation's 17th-ranked offensive efficiency and excel at both three-point shooting and interior scoring. Senior guard Ian Martinez (16.8 PPG) leads the offense, while sophomore Mason Falslev contributes 15 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.
UCLA has struggled recently, losing four of their last eight games including a concerning home loss to Minnesota. However, the Bruins bring a balanced attack, ranking 35th in offensive efficiency and 17th in defense. Junior Tyler Bilodeau leads three double-digit scorers with 13.6 PPG, while their depth allows no starter to play more than 29 minutes per game.
While Utah State presents an intriguing upset possibility, the total offers the best betting value. Both teams feature efficient offenses, and trends support a high-scoring affair - the over has hit in seven of Utah State's last 10 games and four of UCLA's last five.
Best Bet: OVER 143.5 (-115)
The over is particularly appealing given Utah State's three-point volume and efficient scoring inside, combined with UCLA's balanced offensive attack. Both teams have consistently played in high-scoring games recently, making this an attractive play for March Madness bettors.