Who’s Playing
Stanford @ UCLA
Current Records: Stanford 11-14; UCLA 21-4
What to Know
The Stanford Cardinal have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Cardinal and the #4 UCLA Bruins will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 11 p.m. ET Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. Stanford has been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with UCLA and is hoping to record their first victory since Jan. 23 of 2021.
Stanford beat the Arizona Wildcats 88-79 on Saturday. Stanford got their win on the backs of several key players, and it was guard Michael O’Connell out in front picking up 22 points. O’Connell had some trouble finding his footing against the Arizona State Sun Devils last week, so this was a step in the right direction. O’Connell’s points were the most he has had all year.
Meanwhile, UCLA was able to grind out a solid win over the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, winning 70-63. It was another big night for the Bruins’ guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Jaquez Jr. has had at least ten rebounds.
The Cardinal are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Stanford, who are 12-13 against the spread.
Their wins bumped Stanford to 11-14 and UCLA to 21-4. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 11 p.m. ET
- Where: Pauley Pavilion — Los Angeles, California
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $10.00
Odds
The Bruins are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Cardinal, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as a 14-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
UCLA have won eight out of their last 13 games against Stanford.
- Dec 01, 2022 – UCLA 80 vs. Stanford 66
- Feb 08, 2022 – UCLA 79 vs. Stanford 70
- Jan 29, 2022 – UCLA 66 vs. Stanford 43
- Jan 23, 2021 – Stanford 73 vs. UCLA 72
- Jan 15, 2020 – Stanford 74 vs. UCLA 59
- Mar 13, 2019 – UCLA 79 vs. Stanford 72
- Feb 16, 2019 – Stanford 104 vs. UCLA 80
- Jan 03, 2019 – UCLA 92 vs. Stanford 70
- Mar 08, 2018 – UCLA 88 vs. Stanford 77
- Jan 27, 2018 – UCLA 89 vs. Stanford 73
- Jan 04, 2018 – Stanford 107 vs. UCLA 99
- Jan 08, 2017 – UCLA 89 vs. Stanford 75
- Feb 27, 2016 – Stanford 79 vs. UCLA 70
