UCLA Bruins vs N.C. State Wolfpack - Holiday Bowl Game Preview

When: Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 at 8:00pm E.T.

Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA.

How: ESPN.

Spread: Wolfpack -2.

Total: 59.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bruins Spotlight

The UCLA Bruins finished their season on a three-game win streak, while going 3-0 ATS during that span. On the road, the Bruin’s offense ranks 27th in points per game, 95th in pass yards, 4th in rush yards, and 19th in yards per play. Defensively on the road, the Bruins rank 36th in points allowed, 41st in pass yards allowed, 43rd in rush yards allowed, and 52nd in yards per play.

Wolfpack Spotlight

The N.C. State Wolfpack finished their season on a two-game win streak, but failed to cover the 5-point spread in their final game of the season against the North Carolina Tar Heels. At home, the Wolfpack’s offense ranks 48th in points per game, 64th in pass yards, 83rd in rush yards, and 47th in yards per play. Defensively at home, the Wolfpack ranks 12th in points allowed, 5th in pass yards allowed, 86th in rush yards allowed, and 48th in yards per play.

Final Say

The focus will be on the total for this free pick where the over is 4-1 in UCLA last five games, while it has hit in seven of N.C. State’s last 10 games. Both teams can put up points where they both average over 30 points per game. They also can attack each others weaknesses where the Bruins have a top-ranked rushing attack and the Wolfpack struggle against the run. The Wolfpack has an elite pass attack, while the Bruins have a hard time stopping the pass. The over has hit in seven of UCLA last eight games versus a team with a winning record. As for the Wolfpack, the over is 9-1 in their last 10 games on a neutral site, while it is 4-0 in their last four on a neutral site as favorites. Roll with the total to creep over the threshold.

Pick: Over 59.5 Total Points