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

Updated Jan. 3, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (11-2, 2-1 Big Ten) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the UCLA Bruins (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten), who have won three straight as well. The contest starts at 6 p.m. ET (on Peacock) on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

The Hawkeyes are a 6.5-point favorite against the Bruins when the Hawkeyes and the Bruins square off. The matchup features a point total of 137.5.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of placing bets on the Iowa-UCLA game.

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	-6.5	-109	-110	137.5	-108	-112	-274	+221

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Iowa vs. UCLA Prediction

Pick ATS: UCLA (+6.5)
Pick OU: Over (137.5)
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 encounter is Hawkeyes 72, Bruins 66.
The Hawkeyes have a 73.3% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bruins hold a 31.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Iowa has covered 10 times in 13 chances against the spread this season.
UCLA has put together a 6-7-0 ATS record so far this season.
When playing as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, Iowa has an ATS record of 8-2.
UCLA has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

The Hawkeyes and their opponent have broken the 137.5-point mark eight times this year.
Bruins games have gone over 137.5 points on eight occasions this season.
The total for this matchup is 137.5 points, 25.4 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

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 -274 or shorter.
UCLA has played as an underdog of +221 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 (107)	81.7 (96)
Points Allowed (Rank)	60.1 (4)	68.9 (83)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (322)	8.5 (276)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.1 (169)	8.1 (169)
Assists (Rank)	17.5 (45)	16.5 (80)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.3 (20)	9.9 (46)

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	1	0.3	0.4
Cam Manyawu	13	8.8	4.6	1.1	0.5	0.8	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	5	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
Trent Perry	12	9.7	2.1	2.5	0.5	0	0.9