The Washington Huskies (10-6) are battling the UCLA Bruins (6-10) in hopes to extend their winning streak on Sunday, January 14, at 7:00 PM ET at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The Huskies are slightly favored to win, with a point spread currently set at -1.5 (-110).

The Huskies have been successful in their last two games and have a great opportunity on the road to extend that win streak. Their most recent success was an 82-67 performance over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

They have gone 2-3 over their last five matchups, which include a three-game losing streak prior to winning their last two. In their last two games, their matchup against the Oregon State Beavers ended 79-72, marking a close margin of victory.

The Huskies are averaging 81.7 points per game and are connecting on 47.0 percent of their baskets. They do well in moving the ball offensively to find open shooters with 15.6 assists a game.

Their defense has held them up in close games, as they have been allowing 75.1 points a game. They also accumulate 37.8 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, and 5.4 steals a game.

The Bruins are currently riding a four-game losing streak and need to break the cycle soon. Their recent defeat was a 90-44 outing against the Utah Utes, marking one of their worst losses of the season.

Despite the recent loss to the Utes, the Bruins have had close battles in the other three losses in this streak. They have kept it to nine points or less in the three battles prior to their most recent blowout.

The Bruins are getting 64.2 points a game and are making 41.0 percent of their baskets. They are not moving the ball as well offensively in comparison to the Huskies at 11.2 assists a game.

They are keeping games somewhat close when their defense is at work, as they allow 63.9 points per game. This might be their only shot at winning, especially since they have issues scoring the ball at a good rate. They also put in 35.3 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, and 6.3 steals a game.

Bookmaker offers their betting odds for this college basketball betting opportunity, with the Washington Huskies as 1.5-point favorites for success. Looking at market insights, the Huskies have a 61.9 percent chance at winning this matchup.

The Bruins are already at a big disadvantage with their current losing skid, their slow offense, and their recent blowout in their recent game. Looking at the Huskies, they should be able to win this game and cover the spread no problem.