UCLA vs. SMU betting lines and pick – Panned Bruins solid against spread
SMU, the No. 6 seed in the South Region, faces No. 11 UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday (3:10 p.m. ET, truTV). Here is betting information on the matchup – including the point spread and total from Las Vegas, a snapshot of each team and a pick from The Linemakers on Sporting News.
Line: SMU -3.5, Total: 144 (Current NCAA Tournament spreads and totals)
UCLA
Record: 20-13
ATS: 17-16
O/U: 12-20
Overview: The selection of the Bruins was probably the most-widely panned of the committee's decisions, but they were actually a nice bet in the latter part of the season, finishing on a 10-3 ATS run. UNDER has been an even stronger play when it comes to UCLA games, as the bet cashed in 16 of the Bruins' 22 most recent games, a run that started with an embarrassing 83-44 loss at Kentucky on Dec. 20.
Record: 20-13
ATS: 17-16
O/U: 12-20
Overview: The selection of the Bruins was probably the most-widely panned of the committee's decisions, but they were actually a nice bet in the latter part of the season, finishing on a 10-3 ATS run. UNDER has been an even stronger play when it comes to UCLA games, as the bet cashed in 16 of the Bruins' 22 most recent games, a run that started with an embarrassing 83-44 loss at Kentucky on Dec. 20.
Team page: UCLA Bruins
SMU
Record: 26-6
ATS: 14-14-1
O/U: 14-11-2
Overview: The Mustangs come into the Tournament with a chip on their shoulder after being snubbed by the committee last season, Larry Brown's first with the program. They've been holding serve as short favorites recently, covering four of their last five as favorites of 4 points or less.
Record: 26-6
ATS: 14-14-1
O/U: 14-11-2
Overview: The Mustangs come into the Tournament with a chip on their shoulder after being snubbed by the committee last season, Larry Brown's first with the program. They've been holding serve as short favorites recently, covering four of their last five as favorites of 4 points or less.
Team page: SMU Mustangs
Handicapping tools: Power ratings | ATS standings
The Linemakers’ lean: We are expressing some hesitation with SMU, which seems to be one of the “hot bets” in the opening round of the Tourney. UCLA is talented and finally getting healthy. With the number up to +3.5, the lean is on the underdog Bruins.
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