Power ratings yield:
UCLA by 1.5
Total: 71
I'm not too hip on this game although if I had to play it, I'd play Northwestern simply because I think UCLA is overrated and overhyped. There were many that thought UCLA might pull the upset against USC and it wasn't even close. I honestly think that the OVER might be the play here because I don't think either side can stop each other. Now, the long layoff may stop them from scoring with timing being an issue in the passing game but these two teams should explode for points.
Turnovers could be the differential in this game. UCLA has a turnover ratio of +6 and Northwestern has a turnover ratio of +8. Northwestern has turned it over more but created more turnovers. While UCLA hasn't turned it over as often but is not creating the opportunities either. This is a tough one to call but I'll say Northwestern plus the points.
E
UCLA by 1.5
Total: 71
I'm not too hip on this game although if I had to play it, I'd play Northwestern simply because I think UCLA is overrated and overhyped. There were many that thought UCLA might pull the upset against USC and it wasn't even close. I honestly think that the OVER might be the play here because I don't think either side can stop each other. Now, the long layoff may stop them from scoring with timing being an issue in the passing game but these two teams should explode for points.
Turnovers could be the differential in this game. UCLA has a turnover ratio of +6 and Northwestern has a turnover ratio of +8. Northwestern has turned it over more but created more turnovers. While UCLA hasn't turned it over as often but is not creating the opportunities either. This is a tough one to call but I'll say Northwestern plus the points.
E
