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UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans: Bruins Favored to Win in Upcoming Basketball Showdown

The UCLA Bruins are set to face off against their crosstown rivals, the USC Trojans, in an exciting Men's Basketball game. The game is scheduled to take place on February 24th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN.


Jan 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Drew Peterson (13) celebrates against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well this season, and this matchup is expected to be a thrilling one. The betting data reveals that the UCLA Bruins are the favorites to win the game. FanDuel has odds of -210 for a UCLA victory, while SugarHouseNJ offers odds of -238. On the other hand, USC has odds of +172 on FanDuel and +188 on SugarHouseNJ.


The point spread for the game is also in favor of the UCLA Bruins. DraftKings sets the spread at -5.5 points for UCLA, while FanDuel and SugarHouseNJ have it at -4.5 and -5.5 points respectively. This indicates that the experts believe UCLA will not only win but also cover the spread.


Jan 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Adem Bona (3) battles for the ball with Southern California Trojans guard Drew Peterson (13) and forward Joshua Morgan (24) at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of total points scored in the game, oddsmakers have set the over/under line at 133 points on DraftKings and FanDuel, while SugarHouseNJ has it at 133.5 points. This suggests that they expect a relatively low-scoring game.


Looking at the consensus lines, it is clear that most experts agree with the bookmakers' predictions. The current moneyline odds favor UCLA with -238 compared to USC's +188. The opening moneyline odds were -204 for UCLA and +163 for USC.


Jan 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Kobe Johnson (0) scores a basket against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The point spread consensus lines also show a consistent prediction of a UCLA victory by more than 5 points. The current spread is set at -5.5 points for UCLA with odds of -110, while the opening spread was also -5.5 points with odds of -110.


As for the total points consensus lines, the current over/under line is set at 133 points with odds of -107 for the over and -112 for the under. The opening over/under line was 131 points with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under.


It is worth noting that there have been some slight changes in the odds and lines since they were initially released. The moneyline odds for UCLA have shifted from -204 to -238, indicating an increase in confidence in their victory. On the other hand, USC's moneyline odds have shifted from +163 to +188, suggesting a decrease in their chances of winning.


In conclusion, the upcoming Men's Basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans promises to be an intense battle. The UCLA Bruins are favored to win according to both moneyline odds and point spread predictions. Oddsmakers also expect a relatively low-scoring game based on the set total points line. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN on February 24th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.


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