I actually like the Bruins in this spot tonight, but canât really pull the trigger. I actually like the under more as UCLA has a very under rated defense and my numbers have this about 51. I think we are getting some extra points given the fact that UCLA put up 42 on Utah. This will be a very different game on the road in Colorado, and even though I like how Mike Fafaul has looked itâs hard to back a guy who just threw 4 interceptions and 464 yards. Instead Iâll take the under here. I do believe Colorado has the pass defense to shut UCLAâs offense down. Both teams are struggling in the red zone and both defenses have played well.
In fact UCLA has allowed just 2.96 yards per carry on the road this year. They are also ranked 29th allowing 56.6 yards below their opponentâs average. Meanwhile Colorado comes into this game ranked 16th in that category. Definitely a lot more defense in this game. Both teams come in with extra rest and to me that typically benefits the defenses at this point in the season. If you want you could parlay UCLA with the under for some good value. Typically if you like an underdog the under will cash.
