The (8-2) UCLA Bruins brought their first-place record in the Pac-12 to the East Coast to challenge the Maryland Terrapins in a battle between the top 20 teams.
There are plenty of implications far and wide in this one.
Will the road Bruins continue their hot stretch, or will the Maryland Terrapins notch a statement victory at home?
UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins: Betting Odds
Guard Jaylen Clark does a little bit of everything for the UCLA Bruins and is averaging 15 per night while leading the Bruins in rebounds and steals. Clark is a terror on both ends of the court.
Tyger Campbell is the floor general for the UCLA Bruins. Campbell averages 13 points per game while leading the team in assists.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a walking bucket. When the Bruins are in dire need of a basket, they turn to the savvy Jaquez.
Jahmir Young is the player to watch for the Maryland Terrapins. Young leads the Terps in scoring, with 15 points per night, while leading the team in assists.
Donta Scott provides the Terps with a physical presence on both ends. Scott averages 14 points and six rebounds per night while leading the team in blocked shots.
Guard Hakim Hart is another player on this team that gives you a little bit of everything. Hart averages 12 points and five rebounds per night while leading the Terps on the defensive end in steals.
Julian Reese is another Terp big man that the UCLA Bruins will have to deal with. Resse averages 12 points per night while leading the team in rebounding.
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UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins: Match Details
Fixture: UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 14, 9:00 pm ET
Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park, Maryland
UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins: Prediction
This is one of the games I circled on the calendar when the schedule was released. The UCLA Bruins and Maryland Terrapins have what it takes to challenge in their respective conferences to challenge for the title. The Bruins and Terrapins are well-balanced teams that don't rely on one player to bail them out.
The UCLA Bruins are one of the most veteran-laden teams in college basketball, so the hostile crowd in College Park will be nothing they haven't seen. The Terrapins are terrific at home, and that momentum carries them over the finish line. Take the Terps.
Final Prediction: Maryland Terrapins -1.5 (-110) O/U 141.5
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