ROB VINCILETTI: EARLY ROUND 2 POWER SYSTEM PLAY
(NCAAB) UAB vs. UCLA,
Point Spread: -5.50 | -110.00 UCLA (Home)
Result: Win
The Early NCAAB Round 2 Super system play is on UCLA. Game 520 at 12:10 eastern. UCLA and UAB Square off here as the result of the literal Madness of this tourney. UCLA was the Beneficiary of a blown call by the refs and subsequently beat SMU. UAB was a legit winner as a 14 point dog over a Flat Iowa St team that they out rebounded by 15. UCLA was a 14 point favorite back in November over UAB in a neutral court Tournament and won by 12. This time around there a 6 point choice. The power system that applies to this game is to play against dogs of 4 or more that are off a dog win at +6 or more. These teams are 11-31 ats the last 16 seasons. Number 13 seeds or higher have failed to cover 27 of 38 in this round. Conference USA Teams are 1-5 ats in 2nd round action. But even better PAC 12 Teams are a staggering 14-1 ats vs an opponent off back to back wins and covers in second round action. UCLA has won 12 of 14 vs Conference USA Foes and has covered 12 of 15 vs winning teams and 5 of 7 after allowing 60 or less. They have played much better the past quarter of the season. UAB has failed to cover both neutral court games where the total is 130 to 135. Look for UCLA to advance.