- Ohio State is a -4.5 point favorite vs UCLA
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- UCLA / Ohio State TV channel: CBS
The UCLA Bruins visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The UCLA vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
UCLA vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this college basketball game with 68.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCLA vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 57.7% 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 (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 0% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -26.74% ROI).
- 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 0.19% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -15.51% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 6.95% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).
- 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 0.07% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 4.6 steals per game (69 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State forced 10.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Ohio State allowed 38.5 points per game (1,271 points/33 games) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
UCLA has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,814 rebounds/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
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 opponents to shoot 29% from three (122/415) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 4.6 steals per game (69 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State forced 10.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Ohio State allowed 38.5 points per game (1,271 points/33 games) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
UCLA has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,814 rebounds/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
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 opponents to shoot 29% from three (122/415) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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