- Iowa is a -5.5 point favorite vs UCLA
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- UCLA / Iowa TV channel: PEAC
The UCLA Bruins visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Iowa City, IA.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).
The UCLA vs. Iowa Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCLA | +5.5 -102 | O 137.5 -105 | 220 |
| Iowa | -5.5 -118 | U 137.5 -115 | -275 |
UCLA vs Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 71.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCLA vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.
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UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 32% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.55 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 0.19% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 10-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI).
- 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / 0.48% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 10.45% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.65 Units / -18.6% ROI
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,426 assists/ 766 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,426 assists/ 766 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (228 assists/ 128 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (303 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.7
UCLA has allowed 62.9 points per game (1,951 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.3
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 allowed 35.0 points per game (2,658 points/76 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.1
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,426 assists/ 766 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,426 assists/ 766 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (228 assists/ 128 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (303 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.7
UCLA has allowed 62.9 points per game (1,951 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.3
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 allowed 35.0 points per game (2,658 points/76 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.1
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