Stephen Nover's CBB Friday Big Ticket
(NCAAB) Villanova vs. UCLA,
Point Spread: 4.00 | -110.00 Villanova (Away)
Result: Loss
Two college basketball giants go at it here. I'm not convinced UCLA is the better team. The timing is right for Villanova to play UCLA this early in the season, too.

The Bruins are minus injured big man Mac Etienne and could be without Cody Riley. He suffered a knee injury in the Bruins' first game. The Bruins are trying to figure out their rotation at this early juncture of the season.

A key for Villanova is the progress of point guard Collin Gillespie, who is coming back from an MCL injury. He looked good in Villanova's season opener, a 91-51 win against Mount St. Mary's.