NC Asheville Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins Point Spread Picks

NC-Asheville won the Big South Conference and is ranked fifth defensively in points allowed, second in field shooting allowed (.419%), and No. 1 at defending beyond the arc (.299%). NC-Asheville stepped up twice in competition this season and scored just 56 points against Dayton and 51 versus Arkansas. NC-Asheville is 26-13 UNDER the total against teams that outscore their opponents by 8+ points per game, plus 30-16 UNDER the First Half Total versus winning teams. UCLA coach Mick Cronin demands tough defense and his Bruins are No. 1 in the Pac-12 in points surrendered (60.29 pg), fourth in field goal shooting allowed (.406%), and third at defending the 3-pointer (.316%). UCLA is 136-96 UNDER the total away from home against teams that shoot 45% or better from the field. And Cronin is 97-65 UNDER the First Half Total away from home after playing two straight as chalk. Take NC-Asheville/UCLA UNDER the total + the First Half UNDER.