Expert Picks
CBB | Northwestern 63 @ UCLA 68 | 03/19 | 12:50 AM UTC
Northwestern +7.5
WIN
ANALYSIS: First, the pace is expected to do produce a low-possession style that always is going to make it hard for the favorite to really open up a blowout on the scoreboard. But it's also notable how Northwestern shot the ball so well against a Boise State team that had been solid defensively for much of the season. Maybe it's something about the rims in Sacramento that have the Wildcats feeling confident, but anything close to Thursday night's performance -- close to 50% from the floor and nearly 40% from three -- is going to give the Wildcats a shot against a UCLA team that admittedly had one of the most impressive wins of the first round.
Season Splits
22-11, 20-13 ATS
31-5, 20-15 ATS
All Games
ALL
All Games
60%
20-13
21-13-1
61%
On Road or Neutral
LOCATION
On Road or Neutral
73%
11-4
10-7-1
58%
As Underdog or PK
STATUS
As Favorite
68%
11-5
19-11-1
63%
When Spread was +5.5 to +9.5
SPREAD
When Spread was -9.5 to -5.5
66%
4-2
2-2-1
50%
As Road Underdog
LOCATION & STATUS
Favored on Road or Neutral
70%
7-3
8-5-1
61%
vs Teams That Win >65% of Games
OPP WIN%
vs Teams That Win >65% of Games
76%
10-3
10-6
62%
vs Teams Allowing <67 PPG
OPP DEFENSE
vs Teams Allowing <67 PPG
69%
9-4
13-8-1
61%
After <4 Days Off
REST
After <4 Days Off
56%
9-7
11-4
73%
vs UCLA
HEAD TO HEAD
vs NWEST
0%
0-0
0-0
0%