- UCLA is a -3.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- UCLA / Penn State TV channel: FS1
The UCLA Bruins visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in University Park, PA.
UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The UCLA vs. Penn State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
UCLA vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCLA vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 0% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -34.09% ROI).
- 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 0.15% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.7% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).
- 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 0.76% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (219 assists/ 147 TOs) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Penn State has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (147 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.9
Penn State is shooting 34% from three (124/368) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (1,238/1,656) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (353 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Penn State allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (184/606) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (444/921) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (219 assists/ 147 TOs) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Penn State has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (147 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.9
Penn State is shooting 34% from three (124/368) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (1,238/1,656) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (353 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Penn State allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (184/606) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (444/921) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
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