Saturday, November 1, 2014

Rose Bowl in Pasadena

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The #14 Arizona Wildcats (6-1) will be facing the #25 UCLA Bruins (6-2) in a battle between two very good offenses on Saturday night. In 2013, UCLA was able to beat Arizona 31-26 on the road.

Last weekend, Arizona had their best offensive game of the season when they beat Washington State 59-37 on the road. They threw for 294 yards in that win while going 7-for-13 on their third down opportunities.

The Wildcats are currently in the top 15 in scoring by putting up 40.6 points per game through their first eight games. Their star has been quarterback Anu Solomon, who has thrown for 2,430 yards with 20 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Wide receiver Cayleb Jones has caught 46 passes this season for 670 yards and seven scores.

UCLA was able to win their second game in a row last weekend when they beat Colorado 40-37 in double overtime. They put up 509 total yards in that game, including 309 yards on the ground alone.

Through eight games, the Bruins have rushed for 214.1 yards per game and they are scoring 35.8 points per game. Running back Paul Perkins has been able to average 6.7 yards per carry this season and has 993 yards with five touchdowns. Quarterback Brett Hundley has completed 70.8 percent of his passes for 14 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

Arizona Wildcats are 3-4-0 Against the Spread

Arizona Wildcats are 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

UCLA Bruins Betting Trends

UCLA Bruins are 1-7-0 Against the Spread

UCLA Bruins are 3-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Arizona Wildcats

10/26/14 LB DeAndre Miller Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. UCLA
10/26/14 DL Jerod Cody Concussion "?" Saturday vs. UCLA
08/28/14 OL Jacob Arzouman Knee out for season
08/28/14 LB Jamardre Cobb Concussion out for season
08/26/14 QB Brandon Dawkins Disciplinary out indefinitely
08/26/14 DL Dwight Melvin Academics out for season
08/03/14 DB Tra'Mayne Bondurant Disciplinary has left team

UCLA Bruins

10/27/14 OG Alex Redmond Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Arizona U
10/26/14 OT Simon Goines Knee "?" Saturday vs. Arizona U Saturday vs. Arizona U
10/01/14 LB Kenny Orjioke Knee out for season
09/22/14 DB Randall Goforth Shoulder out for season
09/03/14 RB Steven Manfro Knee out for season
08/02/14 WR Austin Roberts Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona

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