UCLA Football Predictions, Betting Tips & Team Preview 2023: WagerTalk Best Betting Guide

UCLA Football Predictions & Preview 2023:

Expert college football handicapper Ron Marmalefsky runs down UCLA’s chances for 2023 and provides expert tips for betting on UCLA football in 2023.

Ron looks at areas to watch, favorability of schedule, offers a predicted record for UCLA football in 2023 and offers some handicapping tips for betting on UCLA football this season.

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UCLA Football Preview 2023: UCLA Picks for Betting

As noted in ‘22, Chip Kelly finally shaped the roster to his liking. Losing to Arizona took the steam out of the season, but only once was UCLA not in a position to win.

Strong players are gone, but solid transfers were added. UCLA will be an interesting watch in their final year residing in the Pac 12.

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UCLA Football Predictions: AREAS TO WATCH

Losing their QB and RB seems devastating, but the three-way QB battle is between some solid prospects, and the UCLA football run game will remain stout.

WR play may regress a bit, but I really like the California portal transfer. The OL isn’t perfect but has talent. UCLA’s top two sackers return.

The team allowed 67% a year ago and I project a still high 63.5% this year. My biggest concern is the new defensive coordinator. I’ll chart him OFTEN to see if I am too tough on him.

UCLA Football 2023 Predictions, UCLA Schedule:

If UCLA wins at San Diego State, they’ll be 3-0 before heading to Utah. The best time to play Utah is early in the year, but the Utes will have revenge.

They’ll be no letdown with the bye week next. I don’t expect a win at Oregon State, but a mini-win streak could come after that as long as UCLA doesn’t letdown if off a loss.

It’s 4-0 time playing at Stanford, hosting Colorado, seeking revenge at Arizona and hosting Arizona State. Next up is a game at USC.

The hope is that with a Utah win (and no games vs. Oregon/Wash), a win here could find them in the Pac 12 title game.

If not, their final Pac 12 game is vs. Cal, a team who would love to send UCLA off to the Big Ten with a loss.

UCLA Football Bottom Line:

A soft 9-3 (my Pac 12 grid says 8-4). I know UCLA lost some talent, but are people underestimating the portal replacements? I fully believe Kelly has the system in place that can survive roster changes.

The one concern is the defensive coordinator. If he’s not the answer at least the fans will see plenty of high scoring games, just like last season.

I will say this however, Chip Kelly was completely at ease at the Pac 12 media session. His on-screen transformation has clearly improved by leaps and bounds over the past few seasons.

UCLA Football HANDICAPPING TIP:

The easiest call in the world was fading UCLA if not a rush pick last season with their High School early schedule.

That happened only once, but it was a best bet winner. I’ll look vs. again if they are not a rush pick. I’ll monitor the defense with everything else, save for the look vs. when they head to Corvallis.

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