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Purdue vs. UCLA NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – February 28

Purdue vs. UCLA NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – February 28

College Basketball DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Purdue Boilermakers (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) will attempt to snap a four-game losing skid when hosting the UCLA Bruins (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) tonight at Mackey Arena. This matchup is at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

Purdue vs. UCLA Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this contest is Purdue.
  • Against the spread, we project that Purdue will cover. The spread is currently Purdue -4.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 139.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 143.5 points.

Purdue vs. UCLA Odds

  • Spread: Purdue (-4.5)
  • Moneyline: Purdue -210 | UCLA +172
  • Total: 139.5
  • The Boilermakers have compiled a 15-13-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Purdue has been favored by 4.5 points or more 17 times this season, and covered the spread in 10 of those contests.
  • In the Boilermakers’ 28 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 16 times.
  • The Boilermakers have gone 17-4 in games they were favored on the Moneyline (winning 81% of those games).
  • In games it has played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -210 or shorter, Purdue has gone 13-2 (86.7% win percentage).
  • The Bruins have put together a 17-10-1 record against the spread this season.
  • UCLA has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
  • Bruins games have hit the over 11 out of 28 times this season.
  • This season, the Bruins have won three out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog.
  • UCLA has played as an underdog of +172 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Purdue Key Stats

  • Points: 77.5 PPG (85th) | FG%: 49.2% (9th)
  • Opp. Points: 70.1 PPG (121st) | Opp. FG%: 45.2% (253rd)
  • Rebounds: 29.6 RPG (313th) | Opp. Rebounds: 28.4 RPG (37th)
  • Assists: 16.2 APG (39th) | Turnovers: 10.3 TPG (87th)
  • Steals: 6.8 SPG (182nd) | Blocks: 1.8 BPG (352nd)

UCLA Key Stats

  • Points: 74.8 PPG (149th) | FG%: 46.6% (86th)
  • Opp. Points: 64.6 PPG (21st) | Opp. FG%: 42.3% (98th)
  • Rebounds: 29.7 RPG (306th) | Opp. Rebounds: 28.5 RPG (41st)
  • Assists: 15.9 APG (49th) | Turnovers: 9.9 TPG (51st)
  • Steals: 8.3 SPG (43rd) | Blocks: 2.9 BPG (236th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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