Iowa vs. UCLA Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 3

Updated Jan. 2, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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A pair of streaking teams meet when the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (11-2, 1-1 Big Ten) host the UCLA Bruins (10-3, 2-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The Hawkeyes will put their three-game win streak on the line against the Bruins, winners of three straight.

The Hawkeyes head into their game against the Bruins as a 5.5-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 140.5.

Continue reading to get all you need to know before wagering on the Iowa-UCLA matchup.

Iowa vs. UCLA How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Hawkeyes vs Bruins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Hawkeyes	-5.5	-109	-111	140.5	-109	-111	-214	+176

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Iowa vs. UCLA Prediction

Pick ATS: Iowa (-5.5)
Pick OU: Over (140.5)
Prediction: Iowa 76, UCLA 70

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Iowa vs. UCLA Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hawkeyes 73, Bruins 68.
The Hawkeyes have a 68.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bruins have a 36.2% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Iowa has covered 10 times in 13 matchups with a spread this season.
UCLA is 6-7-0 ATS this year.
Iowa has been favored by 5.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those matchups.
UCLA has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

The Hawkeyes and their opponent have broken the 140.5-point mark eight times this year.
Bruins games have finished with over 140.5 points scored eight times this year.
The Hawkeyes and Bruins combine to average 162.9 points per contest, which is 22.4 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Iowa has won all 11 games when favored on the moneyline this season.
UCLA has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
Iowa has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -214 or shorter.
UCLA has played as an underdog of +176 or more once this season and lost that game.

Iowa vs. UCLA: Recent Results

Hawkeyes vs Bruins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/17/2025	Bruins	-6.5	151.5	-259	+210	94-70 UCLA

Iowa vs. UCLA: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Iowa	UCLA
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.2 (108)	81.7 (99)
Points Allowed (Rank)	60.1 (4)	68.9 (86)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (322)	8.5 (277)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.1 (174)	8.1 (174)
Assists (Rank)	17.5 (48)	16.5 (84)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.3 (18)	9.9 (51)

Iowa 2025-26 Key Players

Hawkeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bennett Stirtz	13	17.1	2.5	5.2	1.8	0.2	2.2
Alvaro Folgueiras	13	9.5	3.8	2.2	1.1	0.4	1.3
Tavion Banks	13	9.5	4.4	1.0	1.0	0.3	0.4
Cam Manyawu	13	8.8	4.6	1.1	0.5	0.8	0.0
Cooper Koch	13	7.5	3.4	0.8	0.7	0.2	1.5

UCLA 2025-26 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	11	19.0	5.0	1.1	0.9	0.4	1.9
Skyy Clark	13	14.2	2.9	2.2	1.4	0.2	2.5
Donovan Dent	12	12.6	2.4	6.6	1.6	0.5	0.2
Eric Dailey Jr.	12	10.6	5.6	1.7	0.8	0.3	1.0
Trent Perry	12	9.7	2.1	2.5	0.5	0.0	0.9