- Nebraska is a -2.5 point favorite vs UCLA
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- UCLA / Nebraska TV channel: FOX
The UCLA Bruins visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lincoln, NE.
Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The UCLA vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCLA | +2.5 -115 | O 131.5 -110 | +120 |
| Nebraska | -2.5 -105 | U 131.5 -110 | -145 |
UCLA vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this college basketball game with 72.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCLA vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.
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UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCLA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+13.45 Units / 2% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.15 Units / 2% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.85 Units / 22% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.57 Units / 41% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.55 Units / 27% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 19 games at home (+19.20 Units / 7% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+17.75 Units / 5% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.50 Units / 40% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.46 Units / 14% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a 10-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.7 Units / 47.18% ROI).
- 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.6 Units / 1.99% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -40.85% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 31.94% ROI
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).
- 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.25 Units / 6.03% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.75 Units / -26.32% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.42% ROI
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA is shooting 27% from three (29/108) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
UCLA shot 30% from three (60/200) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%
UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (86 assists/ 88 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
UCLA averaged 12.2 assists per game (158 assists/13 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.9
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Nebraska made 9.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Nebraska is shooting 77% from the free throw line (224/293) this season — 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Nebraska averaged 15.2 assists per game (488 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has allowed 31.5 points per game (410 points/13 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35.8
UCLA has allowed 58.7 points per game (763 points/13 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7
UCLA has forced 18.2 turnovers per game (236 turnovers/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
UCLA has allowed 58.7 points per game (763 points/13 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.1
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,106/2,778) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Nebraska averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Nebraska allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,297 points/2,016 shots) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Nebraska has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
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