
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Prediction, Odds, Picks - Big Ten Tournament
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers (24-8, 13-7 Big Ten) face off against the No. 4 seed UCLA Bruins (22-9, 13-7 Big Ten) in the Big Ten tournament Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both teams will attempt to take one step closer to securing an automatic place in the NCAA Tournament.
The Badgers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bruins. The matchup's point total is set at 141.5.
Continue reading to get the download ahead of betting on the Wisconsin-UCLA game.
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers | -1.5 | -112 | -108 | 141.5 | -110 | -110 | -125 | +105 |
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Prediction
- Pick ATS: UCLA (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (141.5)
- Prediction: Wisconsin 73, UCLA 72
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Wisconsin vs. UCLA Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Badgers 72, Bruins 70.
- The Badgers have a 55.6% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Bruins sit with a 48.8% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Wisconsin has compiled a 19-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
- UCLA has put together an 18-11-2 record against the spread this year.
- Wisconsin is 13-9 ATS this season when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.
- UCLA has been an underdog by 1.5 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in four of those contests.
Key Total Facts
- Badgers games have finished with more than 141.5 points 20 times so far this year.
- There have been 13 Bruins games this year with more than 141.5 points scored.
- These two teams score a combined average of 155.3 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 13.8 points.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Wisconsin has won 18 of 21 games when favored on the moneyline this season (85.7%).
- UCLA has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won three of those games.
- Wisconsin has gone 18-3 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
- This season, UCLA has won three of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least +105 on the moneyline.
Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Bruins | -4 | 142.5 | -170 | +142 | 85-83 UCLA |
Wisconsin vs. UCLA: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
| Wisconsin | UCLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 80.4 (37) | 74.9 (145) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 70.7 (138) | 65.1 (23) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 7.5 (290) | 9.4 (139) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 9.8 (31) | 7.3 (214) |
| Assists (Rank) | 14.6 (102) | 16.5 (29) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9.5 (33) | 10.1 (76) |
Wisconsin 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tonje | 32 | 18.9 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| John Blackwell | 32 | 15.4 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Nolan Winter | 32 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Steven Crowl | 32 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Max Klesmit | 28 | 9.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
UCLA 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bilodeau | 30 | 14.0 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Eric Dailey Jr. | 30 | 12.0 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Sebastian Mack | 31 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Skyy Clark | 31 | 8.0 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Kobe Johnson | 31 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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