It's a Gamble on Purdue, But Could Be Risky
UCLA Anticipated to Win Spread in Away Game Against #20 Purdue
Friday night sees the #20 Purdue Boilermakers take on the UCLA Bruins in a Big Ten matchup, and the legal sports betting sites have Purdue as the favorites. But with Purdue on a four-game losing streak, it's a risky move to bet on them.
UCLA vs. Purdue
- Spread: Purdue -5.5
- Total: 140.5
Cold Run for the Boilermakers
Purdue's recent form is far from impressive. They've dropped four straight games outright and three straight against the spread. Looking at their last nine games, they've dropped five games against the spread.
UCLA, however, stands strong with four covers in their last five games and nine wins in their last 11 straight up. Their +1.9 cover margin average is the third-best in the Big Ten, giving them a reliable edge against the spread.
UCLA Strong in California
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- Despite Purdue's current four-game losing streak, legal betting sites still favor the Boilermakers in their Big Ten matchup against UCLA.
- As highlighted, the spread for this basketball game stands at Purdue -5.5 and the total is set at 140.5.
- Purdue's recent form hasn't been impressive, dropping four games outright and three straight against the spread, making a bet on them risky.
- On the contrary, UCLA has been performing well, with nine wins in their last 11 games straight up and a reliable cover margin average of +1.9, third-best in the Big Ten.
- If you're in Los Angeles and choosing to bet on UCLA, Bovada Sportsbook offers numerous options, including all odds on UCLA. You could even earn a $250 first deposit match bonus when signing up to bet on UCLA basketball or any other UCLA athletics.
