UCLA Bruins play the UCF Knights in first round of NCAA Tournament
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
UCF Knights (21-11, 10-10 Big 12) vs. UCLA Bruins (23-11, 15-8 Big Ten) Philadelphia; Friday, 7:25 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -5. 5; over/under is 152. 5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA squares off against UCF in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Bruins are 15-8 against Big Ten opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. UCLA is eighth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 71. 0 points while holding opponents to 43.
3% shooting. The Knights' record in Big 12 action is 10-10. UCF has a 4-1 record in one-possession games.
UCLA is shooting 47. 1% from the field this season, 1. 5 percentage points higher than the 45.