Ohio State vs. UCLA Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Published Jan. 16, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-5, 3-3 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten action against the UCLA Bruins (12-5, 4-2 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.

The Buckeyes, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Bruins. The over/under for the matchup is 147.5.

Keep scrolling to get all the information before betting on the Ohio State-UCLA matchup.

Ohio State vs. UCLA How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: CBS
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Bruins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-3.5	-109	-111	147.5	-110	-110	-181	+150

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Ohio State vs. UCLA Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (-3.5)
Pick OU: Over (147.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 78, UCLA 73

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Ohio State vs. UCLA Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Buckeyes 76, Bruins 72.
The Buckeyes have a 64.4% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bruins hold a 40.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has put together a 6-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
UCLA is 7-10-0 ATS this season.
Ohio State is 3-7 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
UCLA has not covered the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

Buckeyes games have finished with more than 147.5 points 10 times so far this season.
Bruins games have gone over 147.5 points on eight occasions this year.
The Buckeyes and Bruins average 161.5 points per game combined, which is 14.0 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has gone 9-2 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 81.8%).
UCLA has been the underdog in four games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Ohio State has gone 8-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -181 or shorter (winning 88.9%).
UCLA has not won as an underdog of +150 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.

Ohio State vs. UCLA: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Bruins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/23/2025	Bruins	-6.5	138.5	-298	+239	69-61 UCLA

Ohio State vs. UCLA: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	UCLA
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.1 (74)	78.4 (148)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.9 (137)	68.5 (63)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.4 (273)	8.4 (273)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.8 (188)	7.3 (244)
Assists (Rank)	15.9 (86)	15.8 (89)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.3 (81)	9.8 (44)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	16	20.5	5.2	3.8	1.2	0.4	2.2
Devin Royal	15	13.9	6.0	2.0	0.7	0.1	1.2
John Mobley Jr.	16	13.8	2.5	2.6	0.7	0.0	2.6
Christoph Tilly	16	12.6	5.3	2.4	0.4	0.7	0.3
A'mare Bynum	16	9.7	4.9	1.2	0.4	0.8	0.6

UCLA 2025-26 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	15	17.7	5.1	1.1	0.7	0.5	1.7
Skyy Clark	14	13.5	2.9	2.3	1.4	0.1	2.4
Donovan Dent	16	12.3	2.5	6.4	1.5	0.4	0.1
Trent Perry	16	11.5	2.5	2.5	0.9	0.0	1.2
Eric Dailey Jr.	16	10.4	5.6	1.4	0.8	0.3	0.8