UCLA vs. Coastal Carolina prediction, odds, line, spread, start time: 2023 College football picks, Week 1 best bets from proven computer simulation model
SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks, predictions, and best bets for Coastal Carolina vs. UCLA on Saturday
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hit the road to kick off their season against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday night. Coastal Carolina is coming off a 9-4 overall record, which included a loss to East Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl, in 2022. UCLA is also coming off a 9-4 season a year ago, but will have to replace a great deal of offensive production, including quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, from last year's team. Kickoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Bruins are 14.5-point favorites in the latest UCLA vs. Coastal Carolina odds, while the over/under is set at 65.5 points (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page).
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The model knows that UCLA has several holes to fill on the offensive side of the ball including at quarterback and running back, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Zach Charbonnet now playing in the NFL. Chip Kelly is entering his sixth year on the job, and the Bruins look poised to compete for a Pac-12 title. UCLA added several impact transfers to go along with another strong recruiting class.
The model also knows that Coastal Carolina returns one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country in senior Grayson McCall. As a junior, McCall completed 207 of 297 passes (69.7%) for 2,700 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, while also rushing for 195 yards and 6 TDs. The Chanticleers will be led by first year head coach Tim Beck.
Now, the model has set its sights on UCLA vs. Coastal Carolina. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college football picks of your own.
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