- Illinois is a -7.5 point favorite vs UCLA
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Illinois / UCLA TV channel: FOX
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Los Angeles, CA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-102).
The Illinois vs. UCLA Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -7.5 -102 | O 146.5 -115 | -300 |
| UCLA | +7.5 -118 | U 146.5 -105 | +240 |
Illinois vs UCLA Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 66.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs UCLA Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
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UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
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Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 1,323 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has 1,323 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has made 11.2 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Illinois has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (247 turnovers/27 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.5
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (396 assists/ 248 TOs) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
UCLA averaged 67.2 points per game (873 points/13 games) last season — tied for lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 77.4
UCLA has averaged 67.0 points per game (2,344 points/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.7
UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (951 assists/ 607 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has forced 7.9 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/27 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois has forced 8.6 turnovers per game (853 turnovers/99 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Illinois has forced 7.9 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/27 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois has averaged 3.7 steals per game (101 steals/27 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA allowed 62.2 points per game (808 points/13 games) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70.3
UCLA allowed 32.6 points per game (424 points/13 games) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3
UCLA has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (562 turnovers/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.4
UCLA allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (424 points/316 shots) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
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