UCLA vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 23

Updated Feb. 23, 2025 3:27 p.m. ET

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Big Ten foes meet when the UCLA Bruins (19-8, 10-6 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12, 7-9 Big Ten) at Pauley Pavilion, starting at 3:45 PM ET on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

The Bruins are a 6.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes when the Bruins and the Buckeyes meet. The game features an over/under of 138.5.

Continue reading to get all the information before betting on the UCLA-Ohio State matchup.

UCLA vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM ET
Where: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California
How to watch on TV: CBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bruins vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bruins	-6.5	-112	-108	138.5	-112	-108	-305	+245

UCLA vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+6.5)
Pick OU: Over (138.5)
Prediction: UCLA 74, Ohio State 71

Learn more about the UCLA Bruins vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes game on FOX Sports!

UCLA vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bruins 72, Buckeyes 66.
The Bruins have a 75.3% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes hold a 29.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UCLA has put together a 15-10-2 ATS record so far this year.
Ohio State has covered 15 times in 27 chances against the spread this season.
UCLA has an ATS record of 7-3 when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites this season.
Ohio State has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more five times this year, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

The Bruins and their opponent have broken the 138.5-point mark 12 times this season.
So far this season, 22 Buckeyes games have featured over 138.5 points scored.
The over/under for this game is 138.5 points, 15.3 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

UCLA has a 16-5 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 76.2% of those games).
Ohio State has been underdogs in 10 games this season and won four (40%) of those contests.
UCLA has gone 9-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -305 or shorter (winning 90%).
Ohio State has a record of 2-1 when it is set as the underdog by +245 or more by oddsmakers this season.

UCLA vs. Ohio State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	UCLA	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	75 (149)	78.8 (63)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.7 (23)	72 (189)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.2 (159)	7.8 (276)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.3 (221)	8.1 (136)
Assists (Rank)	15.8 (53)	13 (226)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.7 (42)	10.5 (107)

UCLA 2024-25 Key Players

Bruins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Bilodeau	26	14.1	4.5	1.4	0.9	0.4	1.3
Eric Dailey Jr.	26	11.3	4	1.5	1.2	0.2	1
Sebastian Mack	27	9.9	2	1.8	1	0	0.6
Kobe Johnson	27	8.6	5.7	2.9	1.7	0.1	1.1
Skyy Clark	27	7.7	3	2.6	1.3	0	1.2

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	27	17.2	3.5	4.4	1	0.1	1.8
Devin Royal	26	13.6	7	1.1	0.8	0.3	0.5
John Mobley Jr.	27	13.1	1.7	2.3	0.7	0	2.4
Micah Parrish	26	12.5	4.5	1.4	1.1	0.2	1.7
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2