Arizona running back Michael Wiley, left, fends off UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Fresh off Arizona's upset win over No. 11 Oregon State, the Wildcats open up as 1.5-point underdogs in their homecoming matchup with No. 20 UCLA on Saturday, according to Action Sports Network.Β 

The Wildcats are 7-1 against the spread, which is the best ATS record in Power 5; they're 5-0 against the spread as underdogs.

The 20th-ranked Bruins mark the fifth straight game against a Top 20 opponent for the Wildcats. Arizona's previous opponents on this stretch against ranked teams include No. 7 Washington, No. 9 USC, No. 19 Washington State and most recently No. 11 Oregon State.

Arizona and UCLA kick off from Arizona Stadium at 7:30 p.m., which will also be broadcasted on FS1. The Wildcats and Bruins face off for the final time as Pac-12 opponents in Tucson.Β 

In their contest last season at the Rose Bowl, Arizona upset the 12th-ranked Bruins for its first win over a ranked opponent under UA head coach Jedd Fisch.


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Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports