UCLA vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 24

Updated Jan. 24, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The UCLA Bruins (13-6, 6-3 Big Ten) will host the Northwestern Wildcats (9-10, 1-8 Big Ten) after winning eight home games in a row. The contest begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

The Bruins hit the court as 7.5-point favorites against the Wildcats. The point total for the game is 143.5.

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UCLA vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-7.5	-111	-109	143.5	-109	-111	-328	+262

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UCLA vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+7.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: UCLA 77, Northwestern 71

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UCLA vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Bruins 76, Wildcats 68.
The Bruins have a 76.6% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 27.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UCLA has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 11 times.
Northwestern has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
UCLA has an ATS record of 5-6 when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 7.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.

Key Total Facts

Bruins games have finished with more than 143.5 points 10 times so far this season.
Wildcats games have had over 143.5 points 12 times this year.
The Bruins and Wildcats average 154.9 points per game combined, which is 11.4 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UCLA has won 12 of 13 games when the moneyline favorite this season (92.3%).
Northwestern has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won once.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -328 or shorter, UCLA has gone 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
Northwestern has not won as an underdog of +262 or more on the moneyline this season in three games with those odds or longer.

UCLA vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Bruins vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/3/2025	Bruins	-3.5	131.5	-162	+136	73-69 UCLA

UCLA vs. Northwestern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	UCLA	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	77.7 (156)	77.2 (172)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.4 (71)	71.7 (125)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.4 (268)	8.2 (289)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.5 (218)	6.1 (329)
Assists (Rank)	15.9 (85)	18.1 (18)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.5 (33)	8.1 (1)

UCLA 2025-26 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	17	18.2	5.2	1.2	0.7	0.5	1.9
Skyy Clark	14	13.5	2.9	2.3	1.4	0.1	2.4
Donovan Dent	18	12.9	2.3	6.8	1.5	0.6	0.3
Trent Perry	18	11.2	2.7	2.6	0.9	0	1.3
Eric Dailey Jr.	18	10.6	5.6	1.4	0.8	0.2	0.7

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	18	23.6	6.7	1.7	0.6	0.4	1.4
Arrinten Page	18	12.6	5.6	2.2	0.8	1.2	0.4
Jayden Reid	19	11.4	1.8	5.4	0.9	0.1	0.8
Tre Singleton	19	7.3	4.6	1.5	0.5	0.6	0.3
Angelo Ciaravino	18	6.1	3.9	1.5	0.4	0.8	0.3