UCLA And Michigan Clash On Tuesday In Battle Of Ranked Foes
No. 2 UCLA men's basketball team will play host to No. 4 Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. PT and air live on ESPN.
A Look At UCLA
The Bruins enter the game with a 6-0 record, including a 3-0 mark at home. UCLA has won its last three games by an average of 26 points, including an 87-60 victory over Oregon State on Friday night.
UCLA is led by senior guard Tyger Campbell, who is averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game. Campbell is a Preseason All-American and is considered one of the best point guards in the country.
Other key players for UCLA include junior guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., who is averaging 15.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, and sophomore center Adem Bona, who is averaging 10.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game.
A Look At Michigan
The Wolverines enter the game with a 5-2 record, including a 2-1 mark on the road. Michigan has won its last two games, including an 84-66 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday night.
Michigan is led by senior guard Hunter Dickinson, who is averaging 18.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Dickinson is a Preseason All-American and is considered one of the best big men in the country.
Other key players for Michigan include sophomore guard Jett Howard, who is averaging 14.6 points per game, and senior guard Kobe Bufkin, who is averaging 12.4 points per game.
The Matchup
The matchup between UCLA and Michigan is a battle between two of the top teams in the country. Both teams are led by experienced and talented players, and both teams are capable of winning the national championship.
The key to the game will be the matchup between UCLA's guards and Michigan's big men. UCLA has a slight advantage in the backcourt, but Michigan has a significant advantage in the frontcourt.
If UCLA can contain Dickinson and rebound with Michigan, the Bruins will have a good chance of winning the game. However, if Michigan can get Dickinson going and dominate the boards, the Wolverines will be tough to beat.
Prediction
This is a tough game to pick, but I think UCLA will win by a score of 80-75. The Bruins have a slight edge in talent and experience, and they will be playing at home.
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