There will be no revenge game for Maryland in this matchup as they haven't been as good as last season's team. Despite losing last time they played each other 87-60, Maryland is on the road in this spot where they have struggled with offense this season despite being on a three game win streak. They face a good Bruins team who have lost their last three games and who will want to use this spot as a bounce back opportunity to get right. They are still playing good disciplined defense and that is the key to winning this game as they are good at defending the paint and efficient in rebounding so this may be the jolt they need to get back on the winning side. This Bruins team is a feisty scrappy bunch and they will step up in this game to win and cover. Yes Maryland has won their last three games, but all at home, and now they have to travel across the country for this game, a long trip with distractions which adds up to a let down spot for them.

Maryland is 0-1 ATS this season and 0-4 ATS in the last three seasons as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick. Maryland are 0-3 ATS this season and 3-6 ATS in the last three seasons on Friday nights. Maryland are 2-7 ATS this season after a non-conference game. Maryland are 1-3 ATS this season after having won 3 of their last 4 games. The Terrapins are 2-4 ATS this season off a home win. The Terrapins are 2-6 ATS this season after playing a game as favorite. UCLA are 5-2 ATS in the last three seasons after a loss by 6 points or less. The Bruins are 8-3 in the last three season after after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists.

Best bet: lay the small number with UCLA.