UCLA vs. North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic basketball game

UCLA travels to the East Coast to play in the famous Madison Square Garden in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday afternoon.

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UCLA looks to win their 10th straight game of the season as they play fellow Blue Blood program North Carolina.

UCLA is playing well this season, especially winning three games against power four conference opponents. North Carolina, on the other hand, has lost four of their last six games.

North Carolina's rankings at this time.

NET: #46
KenPom: #30
EvanMiya: #17
Bart Torvik: #28
BPI: #20
Jeff Sagarin: #37
Team Rankings: #24

UCLA's rankings at this time.

NET: #12
KenPom: #13
EvanMiya: #18
Bart Torvik: #14
BPI: #25
Jeff Sagarin: #3
Team Rankings: #16

Prediction for the game.

UCLA will play outstanding defense like they did against Arizona and win this game by eight points to get another marquee win for the season. The final score prediction is UCLA 68, North Carolina 60.

Schedule

Schedule