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NCAABBMatchup
UCF
#10 seed

UCF

VS
UCLA
#7 seed

UCLA

Bobby's PickUCF
Confidence55%

UCF has the edge based on the statistical profile, but this could be competitive. Look for their key advantages to be the difference.

UCF holds a +3.2 scoring margin edge.

AI Matchup Analysis

Bobby's PickUCF
Confidence55%
Key Rationale
UCF holds a +3.2 scoring margin edge.

UCF (+81.0 scoring margin) faces UCLA (+77.7 scoring margin) in a matchup that projects to around 79 total points. UCF holds statistical advantages in 2 of 4 key categories.

•UCF averages 11.2 turnovers per game. UCLA's ability to force mistakes could create easy transition scoring.
•UCF dominates the boards with 37.2 RPG. Second-chance points could swing this matchup.
Prediction

UCF has the edge based on the statistical profile, but this could be competitive. Look for their key advantages to be the difference.

C+
UCF Grade
C+
UCLA Grade
C+
UCF Grade
47%
UCFFG%
vs
47%
UCLAFG%
C+
UCLA Grade

Tournament Context

East Region — 1st RoundXfinity Mobile Arena
10UCF
vs
UCLA7
Historical upset rate (10-seeds vs 7-seeds)39.2%

10-seeds upset 7-seeds 39.2% of the time — one of the most common upsets in March

Adjusted Efficiency
UCFUCF
UCLAUCLA#25 Eff.
Adj. Offense124.0
Adj. Defense101.6

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.4Up-Tempo
UCF+81.0Scoring Margin
UCLA+77.7Scoring Margin
Offense81.0 PPG
Offense77.7 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.6%FG%47.1%
36.2%3P%38.2%
74.0%FT%76.7%
37.2RPG32.3
15.8APG16.3
11.2TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total158.7
UCF: 81.0UCLA: 77.7
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

UCF2 advantages
2 advantagesUCLA
81.0 PPG
Scoring Advantage
77.7 PPG
36.2%
Three-Point Shooting
38.2%
37.2 RPG
Rebounding
32.3 RPG
11.2 TOV/G
Ball Security
8.9 TOV/G

Statistical Comparison

UCFUCF
STAT
UCLAUCLA
81.0
PPG
77.7
0.0
Opp PPG
0.0
37.2
RPG
32.3
15.8
APG
16.3
46.6%
FG%
47.1%
36.2%
3P%
38.2%
74.0%
FT%
76.7%
5.7
SPG
6.6
3.0
BPG
2.9
11.2
TOV
8.9
UCF

UCF

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Full Team Profile
UCLA

UCLA

Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dangerous from three-point range
Excellent ball movement
Full Team Profile