- UCLA (30-5) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (22-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
- Watch the game on TNT
The Northwestern Wildcats (22-11) visit Golden 1 Center to take on the UCLA Bruins (30-5) on Mar. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:40pm EDT in Sacramento.
UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).
The Northwestern vs. UCLA Over/Under is 127.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +7.5 -105 | O 127.5 -115 | +290 |
| UCLA | -7.5 -115 | U 127.5 -105 | -375 |
Northwestern vs UCLA Prediction for March Madness:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UCLA will win this March Madness game with 67.8% confidence.
Northwestern vs UCLA Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern and UCLA, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+14.45 Units / 56% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 25 games (+13.55 Units / 49% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+13.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 47 games (+6.15 Units / 12% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 41 games (+22.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 48 games (+9.20 Units / 17% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 46 games (+7.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has gone 20-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 15.7% ROI).
- 21-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 11.4% ROI
- 13-20 when betting the Over for -9 Units / -24.79% ROI
- 20-13 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 15.7% ROI
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has gone 21-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.7 Units / 0% ROI).
- 23-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.55 Units / 10.35% ROI
- 17-18 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -7.26% ROI
- 18-17 when betting the Under for -0.65 Units / -1.69% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern is shooting 39% (257/665) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (787 assists/ 531 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.4
UCLA has a 24% free throw rate (334 free throw attempts/1,364 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (174 assists/ 105 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0
UCLA has averaged 4.8 turnovers per game (275 turnovers/57 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has 178 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (240 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has 379 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has allowed 28.3 points per game (622 points/22 games) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 31.4
UCLA has forced 15.9 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 12.2
UCLA has forced 16.8 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.8
UCLA has allowed 60.6 points per game (1,334 points/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 66.3
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