UCLA vs Tennessee: Odds & Lines for March Madness Round of 32 Clash
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The #2 Tennessee Volunteers (28-7) will face the #7 UCLA Bruins (23-10) in the Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.
Opening Odds & Lines:
- Tennessee -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Tennessee -245 | UCLA +200
- Total: 128.5 (-110)
- Game Time: Saturday, March 22
Tennessee enters as strong favorites after dominating Wofford in their first-round game. Chaz Lanier led with 29 points while Zakai Zeigler contributed a double-double (12 points, 12 assists). The Volunteers have won seven of their last nine games and rank 5th in Net Rating.
UCLA advanced by handling Utah State easily in their opener, with seven players scoring 7+ points. Skyy Clark led the balanced attack with 14 points. The Bruins rank 26th in Net Rating and 17th in Defensive Rating.
Key Matchup Stats:
- Tennessee: 18th in Offensive Rating, 3rd in Defensive Rating
- UCLA: 36th in Offensive Rating, 17th in Defensive Rating
- Both teams play at a slow pace, reflected in the low total
Head-to-Head Context:
- Tennessee beat Illinois 66-64 on the road
- UCLA lost to Illinois 83-78
- Teams have not met this season
Tennessee's strong defensive metrics and superior overall rating suggest they're worthy favorites, though UCLA's balanced scoring and defensive ability keep them competitive. The low total reflects both teams' methodical pace and defensive prowess.
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