UCLA Bruins vs Alabama Crimson Tide 03/28/2021 NCAAB Previews, Spread & Game Analysis

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"As far as game experience, it has been great being out there with my teammates getting to play in this amazing tournament. As a kid, everyone dreams about playing in March Madness."

Jaime Jaquez Jr., talking to reporters on Thursday evening pic.twitter.com/Sn7ilsepum

— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) March 26, 2021

UCLA Bruins

The UCLA Bruins won 13 and dropped six of their conference games this season. The Bruins held an overall record of 20-9. UCLA won their last game against ACU with a final score of 67-47. It was an easy victory for the Bruins, but they need more to get past a strong Alabama squad. UCLA has a weak defense that will struggle against the Crimson Tide. In their last game, Johnny Juzang took the lead with 17 points after going seven for 15 with his shooting attempts. Juzang will be one of those key players in this game.

Players to watch: J. Juzang G (GP 24 MIN 31.6 PTS 15.1 REB 4.1 AST 1.7 STL 0.7 BLK 0.4 TO 1.6 FG% 42.9 FT% 90.7), C. Smith G (GP 8 MIN 28 PTS 12.6 REB 6.4 AST 2 STL 0.9 BLK 0.5 TO 2.5 FG% 43.8 FT% 79.4), J. Jaquez Jr. G (GP 29 MIN 34.3 PTS 12.2 REB 6.1 AST 1.5 STL 1.1 BLK 0.7 TO 1.2 FG% 49.4 FT% 64).

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide took out some of the big teams to hold a 16-2 conference record. Overall, the Crimson Tide won 26 of their 32 games in total. In their last game, the Crimson Tide smashed Maryland Terrapins with a final score of 96-77. Alabama shot at 53 percent overall. The Crimson Tide is holding an average of close to 80 points per game with their scoring offense. Alabama won the SEC Tournament title and is all set to take out the Bruins.

Players to watch: J. Shackelford G (GP 32 MIN 29.3 PTS 14.3 REB 3.8 AST 2 STL 0.9 BLK 0.1 TO 1.4 FG% 41.2 FT% 75.6), J. Quinerly G (GP 29 MIN 24.7 PTS 12.7 REB 2.1 AST 3.2 STL 0.7 BLK 0 TO 2.3 FG% 48.7 FT% 70), J. Petty Jr. G (GP 31 MIN 31 PTS 12.5 REB 5.2 AST 1.9 STL 1.3 BLK 0.6 TO 2 FG% 42.4 FT% 71.7).

Trends

UCLA Bruins

UCLA is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Bruins are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.
UCLA is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games this season.
UCLA is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Bruins are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games played in March.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Alabama’s last 9 games.
Alabama is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games.
Alabama is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games this season.
Crimson Tide is 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.

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