Penn State vs UCLA Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • UCLA is a -10.5 point favorite vs Penn State
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Penn State / UCLA TV channel: BTN

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. UCLA Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Penn State vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+10.5 -110O 140.5 -110+450
UCLA -10.5 -110U 140.5 -110-625

Penn State vs UCLA Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs UCLA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+7.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.05 Units / 9% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -0.48% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.4 Units / -29.25% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 20.55% ROI

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 12.75% ROI).

  • 18-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.2 Units / 2.04% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.25 Units / -16.77% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 8.32% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State is shooting 40% from three (101/251) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Penn State has a 39% free throw rate (526 free throw attempts/1,366 field goal attempts) this season — 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Penn State has a 39% free throw rate (526 free throw attempts/1,366 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Penn State shot 44% (826/1,889) last season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (361 assists/ 252 TOs) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UCLA averaged 1.31 points per shot (476 points/363 shots) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

UCLA had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (324 assists/ 321 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UCLA shot 42% (309/733) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (465 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Penn State has 465 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has averaged 9.4 steals per game (301 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Penn State has averaged 8.7 steals per game (199 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed 34.7 points per game (797 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.2

UCLA has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,479 points/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.8

UCLA has forced 16.2 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

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


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