UCF Knights (21-11, 10-10 Big 12) vs. UCLA Bruins (23-11, 15-8 Big Ten)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7:25 p.m. EDT
Bruins -5.5; over/beneath is 152.5
BOTTOM LINE: UCLA squares off towards UCF in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Bruins are 15-8 towards Big Ten opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. UCLA is eighth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 71.0 factors whereas holding opponents to 43.3% taking pictures.
The Knights’ report in Big 12 motion is 10-10. UCF has a 4-1 report in one-possession video games.
UCLA is taking pictures 47.1% from the subject this season, 1.5 share factors greater than the 45.6% UCF permits to opponents. UCF has shot at a 46.6% charge from the subject this season, 3.3 share factors greater than the 43.3% taking pictures opponents of UCLA have averaged.
TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 11.3 factors and 5.8 rebounds for the Bruins. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14.5 factors over the final 10 video games.
Jamichael Stillwell is averaging 11.7 factors and eight rebounds for the Knights. Jordan Burks is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the final 10 video games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 6-4, averaging 75.1 factors, 27.8 rebounds, 17.6 assists, 6.6 steals and a couple of.0 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 46.8% from the subject. Their opponents have averaged 73.8 factors per recreation.
Knights: 4-6, averaging 76.8 factors, 32.7 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 6.3 steals and three.6 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 44.4% from the subject. Their opponents have averaged 81.3 factors.
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The Associated Press created this story utilizing expertise offered by Data Skrive and information from Sportradar.br/]
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