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March Madness 2021 Betting: UCLA vs. Michigan State NCAA Basketball First Four Odds

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans

The top march madness bookmaker is flourishing online as the UCLA Bruins take on Michigan State Spartans. Both teams will enter this game with a losing record and they are all set to clash at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Bruins completed their regular season by securing the fourth spot in the Pac-12 play. Michigan State Spartans had their own struggle in the Big 10 Conference play and they were forced to settle for the eighth position. The Spartans will need to enhance their skills if they want to get past the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Information

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 9:57 PM ET
Location: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
TV Coverage: TBS

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
UCLA -1 (-106) 137.5 o (-110) -113
Michigan State +1 (-110) 137.5 u (-110) -103
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UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans CashBet Wagering Analysis

The Bruins won 13 conference games and dropped six. Overall, the Bruins managed to win 17 and drop 9 on the season. Michigan State Spartans won nine of their 20 conference games and they completed their season with a 15-12 record. Michigan State was unable to win their Big 10 Tournament in their last game against the Maryland Terrapins.

The Bruins Four-Game Losing Streak

UCLA Bruins were unable to maintain pace at the end as they dropped all their last four games on the season. The Bruins failed to get past Oregon State Beavers in their Pac-12 Tournament as they gave up 83 and scored 73 in return. The Bruins have Johnny Juzang as their leader in scoring with an average of 14 points per game. From the rebounding department, Jaimie Jaquez is the leader with six boards per game. When it comes to passing the ball, Tyger Campbell is the leader with 5.6 on average.

Michigan’s Battle to the First Four

Despite losing their Big Ten Tournament against Maryland Terrapins, the Spartans made it to the First Four. Michigan State will need to concentrate on their game against the Bruins if they want to move ahead. The Spartans gave up 68 and scored just 57 in return against Maryland. Aaron Henry is the leader in scoring with an average of close to 16 points. Henry is also the leader in assists with 3.5 while the leading rebounder is Joey Hauser with an average of close to 10 boards.

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans Against the Spread

The march madness odds 2021 is slanting towards the Spartans to win this game and cover the spread. The Spartans took out stronger teams in their regular season and they are all set to win.

Michigan is holding an ATS of 5-3 in their last eight games. The Spartans have witnessed the UNDER cash in each of their last six games.

UCLA Bruins are not too strong with their offense and they struggled to get past most of their teams in the end.

The Bruins are holding an ATS of 2-4 in the last six games. UCLA has also witnessed the OVER cash in four of their last six games.

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans CashBet Free Pick

The Spartans defeated Ohio State, Indiana, and Illinois. Michigan’s scoring offense will help them take a decent lead against the Bruins. Back Michigan State to win this game and cover the spread with a decent score.

UCLA vs. Michigan State CashBet Best Bet:

Michigan State Spartans.

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