https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_basketball/2018/12/21/18151813/how-to-...

This site is really down on Steve Alford, expects Buckeyes to win today even though they believe UCLA has a more talented team.

I would agree with them that UCLA really needs this one, because if they lose they will have no quality wins going into conference play, and the Pac 12 isn't very good this year. Bruins might then have to win the conference tournament to get into the big dance. 

Their summation:

The moral of the story is that UCLA will once again have a talent advantage and a coaching disadvantage.

Fire Alford!