Arizona +6.5 @ UCLA

jjgold · 01-21-17, 06:31 AM

UCLA KILLS EVERYONE AND HOME

USCPHILLYGUY · 01-21-17, 07:33 AM

does anyone actually believe this smacked ass is putting 500 on this game

Longwood20 · 01-21-17, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by USCPHILLYGUY

does anyone actually believe this smacked ass is putting 500 on this game

jjgold · 01-21-17, 08:03 AM

unde0087 · 01-21-17, 08:19 AM

If I was playing this game, I would take UCLA 1st half. Almost every game this season UCLA has destroyed everyone in the first 20 minutes especially at home, they start very fast. They always have a sizable lead at the half but then many times allow the other team to start to make a comeback in 2nd half.

DOM_Toretto · 01-21-17, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by unde0087

If I was playing this game, I would take UCLA 1st half. Almost every game this season UCLA has destroyed everyone in the first 20 minutes especially at home, they start very fast. They always have a sizable lead at the half but then many times allow the other team to start to make a comeback in 2nd half.

Arizona has let their leads slip away in several conference games in the 2H against lesser opponents so it'll be interesting to see who plays the full 40 mins harder

lakerboy · 01-21-17, 08:52 AM

Gl wizzle

jjgold · 01-21-17, 09:24 AM

Wizzle is about 3-17 his last 20 college picks

The Hat · 01-21-17, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Love Arizona in this spot. They got off to a shaky start but have really come on strong in conference play. Just a solid team across the board at every position. UCLA relies heavily on the long ball and it's carried them to a great record and #3 ranking so far. Arizona rebounds the ball though and with has enough on offense to give the Bruins a really tough test. It sounds like Trier is coming back which will give them some much needed punch.

Take the points here. I think Arizona can win this game so I'll likely put some on the moneyline but taking the points is an easy call.

Arizona +6.5 -110 (5x)

UCLA is a team that moves the ball really well. They don't necessarily 'rely on the 3'. The 3's they shoot are wide open shots. Their team is well rounded enough with the bigs to score inside as well as mid range. I don't see Arizona keeping up with UCLA in this game. Haven't seen Arizona play a full 40 without lapses yet. Trier is back for Arizona.....we'll see how that effects chemistry. UCLA is too balanced, too many weapons.

The Hat · 01-21-17, 09:52 AM

Getting 6.5 against UCLA is not the gift you think it is. If UCLA was a team that scored in the low 80's, then yeah maybe 6.5 is worth a shot......but, UCLA is going to get their points. They average 93 ppg. Don't see Arizona keeping up. This one gets ugly in the second half.

readytowinem · 01-21-17, 10:11 AM

Ucla might be the best team in college basketball. Dont get me wrong i actually like this az team a lot, but let's not say az is solid at every spot and ucla gets by on the long ball.

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by readytowinem

Ucla might be the best team in college basketball. Dont get me wrong i actually like this az team a lot, but let's not say az is solid at every spot and ucla gets by on the long ball.

I know UCLA is very good but they're probably due for a slight regression. I just don't think they can continue shooting quite this well from 3 but I realize they have good shooters.

readytowinem · 01-21-17, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

I know UCLA is very good but they're probably due for a slight regression. I just don't think they can continue shooting quite this well from 3 but I realize they have good shooters.

As someone else said AZ seems to start off great and then tail off. Maybe from lack of interest? They can't do that today.

Ucla is probably still thinking about what happened vs Oregon. They are looking to make a point. This would be the perfect game to do so.

I too am curious as to what Trier brings to the table. Might either be well needed or they will need a few games to get him in the flow.

DOM_Toretto · 01-21-17, 11:07 AM

UCLA shoots such high percentage from 3 because Lonzo Ball is one of the best passers in the nation and because Leaf & co. can score so well inside the arc that opponents have to guard the lane. Don't see freshmen zona guards being able to defend against that all game.

readytowinem · 01-21-17, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by DOM_Toretto

UCLA shoots such high percentage from 3 because Lonzo Ball is one of the best passers in the nation and because Leaf & co. can score so well inside the arc that opponents have to guard the lane. Don't see freshmen zona guards being able to defend against that all game.

Yup.

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by DOM_Toretto

UCLA shoots such high percentage from 3 because Lonzo Ball is one of the best passers in the nation and because Leaf & co. can score so well inside the arc that opponents have to guard the lane. Don't see freshmen zona guards being able to defend against that all game.

He creates better than anyone but he has space to operate because they have shooters.

Again, I think UCLA is really good. Just due for a slight regression. Arizona is probably just as good albeit a different style of play.

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 03:13 PM

Down to 5. Looks like a close game.

johnnyvegas13 · 01-21-17, 03:38 PM

Line seems low

I'll prob just watch

magsmeplease · 01-21-17, 03:43 PM

The elephant in the room.... UCLA doesn't play Defence....

johnnyvegas13 · 01-21-17, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by magsmeplease

The elephant in the room.... UCLA doesn't play Defence....

Disagree

they just play very fast and loose

they give up some gummies but also turn u over

2buckluck · 01-21-17, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by magsmeplease

The elephant in the room.... UCLA doesn't play Defence....

This

haha. And it's fishy that public taking UCLA but line's have moved towards AZ since opening... seems sharp, good luck TWIZZ, I can't bet it just going to watch!

funnyb25 · 01-21-17, 03:55 PM

Excited..Mah Bruins...Id be fine with them winning and let twizzle get his cover

magsmeplease · 01-21-17, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by johnnyvegas13

Disagree

they just play very fast and loose

they give up some gummies but also turn u over

Disagree all you want, stats tell a different story. UCLA is #1 in Offensive Efficiency and #94 in Deffensive Efficiency. That's called not playing defence.

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 04:31 PM

Good game so far.

krk1030 · 01-21-17, 04:34 PM

Ian Eagle calling the game. Everybody watching is a winner.

jjgold · 01-21-17, 04:46 PM

UCLA cannot shake them

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by krk1030

Ian Eagle calling the game. Everybody watching is a winner.

Haha for sure. And Raftery. Love it.

t-wizzle · 01-21-17, 04:50 PM

Pretty clear that Arizona is the better team but UCLA is at home and will make their runs.

krk1030 · 01-21-17, 04:54 PM

one team making open shots, one not.

krk1030 · 01-21-17, 04:57 PM

Absolutely pathetic by UCLA. Final possesion out of a timeout and you jack a 25 footer and then let trier go 94 feet for a layup.

jjgold · 01-21-17, 04:59 PM

Wizzle good call

jm8122 · 01-21-17, 05:04 PM

2nd half ARZ TT o39.5

The Hat · 01-21-17, 05:07 PM

would not be surprised to see UCLA still win.... down 11 at half

arizona known for big droughts

magsmeplease · 01-21-17, 05:09 PM

Those droughts tend to come against teams playing D... if they keep getting wide open shots and opportunities around the basket it'll be tough to come back.

That being said, UCLA is at home and can heat up insane from 3.