The Bruins will play the Wildcats on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The UCLA and Villanova basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UCLA currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Villanova is 97.33.
- Away UCLA - UCLA heads into this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Pac-12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Villanova - Villanova will host UCLA sporting a 3-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big East Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - UCLA currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Pac-12 Conference, with Villanova now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big East Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - UCLA has a 0.714 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Villanova, has a 0.600 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - UCLA has a 5-2 regular season overall record. Villanova has notched a 6-4 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a magical clash on December 9th, 2023! UCLA, with a 5-2 overall standing, travels to face Villanova, who stands at 6-4 this season. The wizards of college basketball are ready to cast their spells on the court.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records are vital. They determine the seeds for the grand conference tournaments. UCLA, at 0-0 in the Pac-12 Conference, hopes to fly high while Villanova, also at 0-0 in the Big East Conference, aims to find their footing.
UCLA enters this enchanted battle with a victorious streak, having won their last game. On the contrary, Villanova has stumbled, suffering three consecutive losses. Can UCLA maintain their momentum or will Villanova's magic turn the tides?
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. If you dare, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers. They have the power to fulfill your gambling desires!
Before you decide, review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The wizards of fate await your choices. Will UCLA's 5-2 record overpower Villanova's 6-4? Only time will reveal the outcome of this magical basketball battle!
Best Bruins at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Villanova |
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| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Villanova |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Villanova is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UCLA is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 127.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 127.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Villanova is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UCLA is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UCLA
Villanova
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 UCLA underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Villanova - Villanova bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Villanova favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UCLA at Villanova Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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UCLA
Villanova
First to 5 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
UCLA
Villanova
First to 10 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
UCLA
Villanova
First to 15 Points
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
UCLA
Villanova
Game to Overtime
12/09/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big East | ||||||||
| Villanova | 18-16 | 0.529 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 10-10 | +8 | 0.500 | L2 |
| Pac-12 | ||||||||
| UCLA | 16-17 | 0.485 | 9-7 | 5-6 | 10-10 | +5 | 0.500 | L1 |
UCLA & Villanova Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
UCLA Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| UCLA | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Villanova | +10000 Bet |
UCLA & Villanova Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UCLA vs Villanova College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UCLA vs Villanova Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCLA vs Villanova Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.