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Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) dribbles the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) at Rupp Arena. UCLA defeated Kentucky 97-92. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, March 24th, the (31-5) Kentucky Wildcats will take on the (31-4) UCLA Bruins.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Kentucky 78.2 – UCLA 78.0 with an over/under of 156.2. The Vegas Line has a final score of UCLA 84.8 – Kentucky 83.8 with an over/under of 168.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: UCLA +15.0 > Kentucky +13.9 PPG
Points per game: UCLA 90.2 PPG > Kentucky 85.2 PPG
Points allowed per game: Kentucky 71.3 PPG > UCLA 75.2 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: UCLA 52.1% > Kentucky 47.4%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: UCLA 42.0% = Kentucky 42.0%
Three Point Percentage: UCLA 40.6% > Kentucky 35.0%
Turnovers per game: UCLA 11.2 > Kentucky 11.9
Rebounds per game: Kentucky 40.2 > UCLA 38.8
Assists per game: UCLA 21.6 > Kentucky 15.3
Summary:
UCLA is (4-3) against ranked opponents this season while Kentucky is (4-4). Kentucky has only averaged 72.0 points per game for the tournament but have held the opposition to 66.0 points. UCLA, by comparison, are averaging 88.0 points per game in the tournament. The Bruins are easily the most potent offensive team in college basketball with six players averaging double digit points. UCLA leads the nation in points per game (90.2), field goal percentage (52.1%), and assists (21.6). Kentucky is the better defensive team and have a slight advantage rebounding. Wildcats guard Malik Monk is perhaps the best pure scorer in the country. UCLA ranks 4th in three-point shooting (40.6%) and have a clear advantage in that category. UCLA defeated Kentucky 97-92 on the road earlier this season. Kentucky has the athleticism but will have to play their best defensive game to slow down the high-powered Bruins. I think the depth and offensive efficiency for UCLA will be too much for Kentucky to overcome.
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