Purdue vs. UCLA Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 20

Updated Jan. 20, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The UCLA Bruins (12-6, 4-3 Big Ten) aim to build on a seven-game home winning streak when they host the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers (17-1, 7-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.

The Boilermakers are a 5.5-point favorite against the Bruins when the Boilermakers and the Bruins meet. The matchup features a point total of 146.5.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Purdue-UCLA game.

Purdue vs. UCLA How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: 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	-107	-113	146.5	-111	-109	-244	+199

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Purdue vs. UCLA Prediction

Pick ATS: Purdue (-5.5)
Pick OU: Over (146.5)
Prediction: Purdue 79, UCLA 71

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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 encounter is Boilermakers 76, Bruins 70.
The Boilermakers have a 70.9% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bruins have a 33.4% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue has put together a 9-9-0 record against the spread this season.
UCLA is 7-11-0 ATS this year.
When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Purdue has an ATS record of 7-8.
UCLA has not covered the spread this season (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Boilermakers and their opponent have broken the 146.5-point mark 11 times this year.
There have been nine Bruins games this season with more than 146.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 146.5 points, 16.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has compiled a 15-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 93.8% of those games).
This season, UCLA has been listed as the underdog in five games and failed to win any of those contests.
Purdue has won all 14 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -244 or shorter.
UCLA has played as an underdog of +199 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Purdue vs. UCLA: Recent Results

Boilermakers vs Bruins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/28/2025	Boilermakers	-5.5	138.5	-246	+201	76-66 PUR

Purdue vs. UCLA: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Purdue	UCLA
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.1 (43)	78.2 (147)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.1 (53)	69.5 (74)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.6 (81)	8.7 (255)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.2 (82)	7.4 (234)
Assists (Rank)	20.7 (2)	15.7 (98)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.4 (24)	9.4 (24)

Purdue 2025-26 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Braden Smith	18	14.7	3.7	9.3	1.9	0.2	1.7
Fletcher Loyer	18	13.4	2.3	1.8	0.7	0.1	2.4
Trey Kaufman-Renn	16	12.7	9.1	2.6	0.6	0.2	0.1
Oscar Cluff	18	12.2	8.2	1.8	0.4	0.8	0
C.J. Cox	18	8.4	2.2	1.2	0.6	0.1	1.5

UCLA 2025-26 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	16	18.5	5.3	1.1	0.8	0.4	1.8
Skyy Clark	14	13.5	2.9	2.3	1.4	0.1	2.4
Donovan Dent	17	12.4	2.4	6.5	1.5	0.4	0.2
Trent Perry	17	11.2	2.6	2.6	0.9	0	1.2
Eric Dailey Jr.	17	10.5	5.5	1.4	0.8	0.2	0.8