UConn vs UCLA NCAAW Pick: Huskies Aim to Upset Bruins (Apr 4)

• UConn dominated a banged-up USC team, defeating them by a score of 78-64.
• UCLA emerged victorious against LSU, winning 72-65 to make the Final Four.
• These teams last met on November 24, 2023, in a game that UCLA won 78-67.

UConn and UCLA meet in an exciting Final Four clash. The Huskies are the final 2-seed left, but enter this game as massive favorites due to their sensational play. The winner of this matchup will earn a spot in the National Championship Game against either South Carolina or Texas.

UConn Surging in the Odds

Despite being the final 2-seed remaining, UConn has emerged as the odds-on favorite to win the National Championship. With -180 odds (compared to +230 for South Carolina) the historic success of the Huskies’ program is certainly being factored in. The main factor, though, is the phenomenal performance of Paige Bueckers, who is averaging 35 ppg in her last three games.

UCLA Seeking First Title Game

UCLA earned a spot in the Final Four for the first time in program history this season. They hope to not be done there, with eyes on a title game appearance and eventually a trophy. The Bruins have to feel disrespected entering this game as near 3-to-1 underdogs, despite being the higher seed and #1 team in the country. Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice lead the way for UCLA.

UConn Huskies vs UCLA Bruins Pick

UConn is a force to be reckoned with and I understand why they are the Vegas favorite. That being said, UCLA is definitely being under-looked as the team that spent the most weeks ranked #1 in the country. They had no trouble taking down a strong LSU team and have the talent to overwhelm Bueckers and force UConn to look elsewhere. Don’t pass up these odds.