Purdue vs. UCLA: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 28

Updated Feb. 28, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they host the UCLA Bruins (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mackey Arena. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

The Boilermakers are a 5.5-point favorite against the Bruins when the Boilermakers and the Bruins meet. The matchup's point total is set at 138.5.

Continue reading to get the download before wagering on the Purdue-UCLA matchup.

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Purdue vs. UCLA How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana
How to watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Boilermakers vs Bruins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Boilermakers	-5.5	-115	-105	138.5	-110	-120	-258	+210

Purdue vs. UCLA Prediction

Pick ATS: UCLA (+5.5)
Pick OU: Over (138.5)
Prediction: Purdue 74, UCLA 70

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Purdue vs. UCLA Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Boilermakers 72, Bruins 66.
The Boilermakers have a 72.1% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bruins have a 32.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue has covered 15 times in 28 chances against the spread this season.
UCLA is 16-10-2 ATS this season.
Purdue is 9-6 ATS this season when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
UCLA has covered the spread when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

In 19 games this season, the Boilermakers and their opponent have combined for more than 138.5 points.
Bruins games have finished with over 138.5 points scored 12 times this season.
The total for this matchup is 138.5 points, 13.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has won 81% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (17-4).
This season, UCLA has won three out of the six games in which it has been the underdog.
Purdue has gone 12-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -258 or shorter (winning 92.3%).
UCLA has played as an underdog of +210 or more once this season and lost that game.

Purdue vs. UCLA: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Purdue	UCLA
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	77.5 (85)	74.8 (148)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.1 (125)	64.6 (21)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (262)	9.3 (147)
3pt Made (Rank)	8 (145)	7.3 (216)
Assists (Rank)	16.2 (38)	15.9 (48)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.3 (86)	9.9 (50)

Purdue 2024-25 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Trey Kaufman-Renn	28	19.2	6.1	2.4	0.7	0.3	0.1
Braden Smith	28	15.8	4.6	8.6	2.3	0.2	2.1
Fletcher Loyer	28	13.9	2.4	1.6	0.5	0	2
Daniel Jacobsen	2	6.5	3.5	0	0	1.5	0
C.J. Cox	28	6.3	2.9	0.6	0.8	0	1

UCLA 2024-25 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	27	13.9	4.4	1.4	0.9	0.4	1.3
Eric Dailey Jr.	27	11.6	4.1	1.5	1.3	0.1	1
Sebastian Mack	28	9.9	2	1.9	1	0	0.6
Kobe Johnson	28	8.4	6	2.9	1.8	0.2	1.1
Skyy Clark	28	7.9	2.9	2.6	1.3	0.1	1.3