Long Beach State at UCLA Free Pick
Today, our Long Beach State at UCLA prediction has the favored #2 Bruins at -26.5 (-110). The visitors are listed at +26.5 (-110). The Long Beach State Beach (1-0 Overall, 1-0 Away) are coming off a 95-89 OT win against Idaho. It was their first game of the new season. On Friday, in their second contest of the young season, the #2 UCLA Bruins (2-0 Overall, 2-0 Home) enjoyed a convincing 86-77 OT win against #4 Villanova. These two teams will tip off on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:00 pm ET
Beach at Bruins Pick - Analysis
Looking at LBS within the Big West Conference, we note that last season they finished 10th out of 11 teams. This season, within the BWC, the team looks to be a tad stronger. However, their two top scorers from last season transferred to other programs. Two experienced players, forward Joe Hampton (10.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG) and guard Jadon Jones (8.4 PPG) do return. However, the rest of the squad is unproven. It includes various players coming back from injuries as well as West Texas A&M star point guard Joel Murray, who last season led his former team to the Division II national title. Drew Cobb and Colin Slater add shooting chops to the backcourt. Forward Jordan Roberts offers solid rebounding chops.
In terms of our Long Beach State at UCLA prediction, the Bruins bring a superior team to the court. This is a club that shoots 48.4/43.1/82.2. Four of this team’s nine guards bring fine marksmen as well as excellent rebounding skills to the court. Lights out backcourt shooters who can drive to the basket to score and rebound include Johnny Juzang, Jules Bernard, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. At both ends of the court, center Myles Johnson commands the paint with Kenneth Nwuba comes in off the bench to offer relief.
Long Beach State at UCLA Prediction - Keys
Five keys to this game include:
Battle on the boards, in which UCLA should prevail.
Superior UCLA defense; can Long Beach State subvert it?
LBS’s Slater and Roberts three-point shooting must be prodigious and on target.
Depth goes to UCLA especially at guard.
Physicality UCLA
Long Beach State at UCLA Prediction
This Long Beach State at UCLA prediction certainly likes the Bruins. Although the spread of 26.5 may seem excessive, we find that the Pac-12 Bruins will be up to it. Our pick is the #2 UCLA Bruins at -26.5.
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Summary - Long Beach State Beach vs #2 UCLA Bruins
Point Spread Prediction: UCLA Bruins at -26.5 (-110)
