UCLA vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 3

Updated Mar. 3, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (16-13, 7-11 Big Ten) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the UCLA Bruins (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.

The Bruins enter their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Wildcats. The game's point total is set at 131.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of betting on the UCLA-Northwestern game.

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UCLA vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bruins vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bruins	-3.5	-105	-115	131.5	-105	-115	-155	+130

UCLA vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+3.5)
Pick OU: Over (131.5)
Prediction: UCLA 71, Northwestern 70

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UCLA vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bruins 68, Wildcats 64.
The Bruins have a 60.8% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 43.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

UCLA has covered 16 times in 29 matchups with a spread this season.
Northwestern has compiled a 15-13-1 record against the spread this season.
When playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, UCLA has an ATS record of 10-5-1.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in five of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

A total of 16 times so far this season, the Bruins and their opponent have combined for more than 131.5 points.
Wildcats games have gone over 131.5 points on 23 occasions this season.
These teams score 147.7 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 16.2.

Key Moneyline Facts

UCLA has gone 17-5 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 77.3%).
Northwestern has been underdogs in 15 games this season and won four (26.7%) of those contests.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter, UCLA has gone 14-4 (77.8% win percentage).
Northwestern has a record of 2-9, a 18.2% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +130 or more by sportsbooks this season.

UCLA vs. Northwestern: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	UCLA	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	74.4 (167)	73.3 (203)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.0 (22)	69.0 (88)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.4 (135)	9.4 (135)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.2 (232)	6.9 (265)
Assists (Rank)	16.0 (43)	14.5 (113)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.0 (63)	9.2 (19)

UCLA 2024-25 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	28	13.9	4.5	1.4	0.9	0.4	1.2
Eric Dailey Jr.	28	11.5	4.1	1.5	1.3	0.1	1.0
Sebastian Mack	29	9.9	2.1	1.9	1.0	0.0	0.6
Kobe Johnson	29	8.3	5.9	3.0	1.7	0.2	1.1
Skyy Clark	29	7.7	2.9	2.5	1.3	0.1	1.2

Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	29	19.9	6.1	1.7	0.8	0.2	1.1
Brooks Barnhizer	17	17.1	8.8	4.2	2.3	1.1	1.0
Jalen Leach	23	14.3	2.1	3.4	1.0	0.1	1.7
Ty Berry	29	10.1	3.4	1.2	1.3	0.2	2.2
Matthew Nicholson	29	5.2	5.6	1.3	0.7	1.3	0.0