UCLA vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, Purdue plays against Michigan State at Mackey Arena during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind. Mackey Arena is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week.
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  • Purdue is a -5.5 point favorite vs UCLA
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • UCLA / Purdue TV channel: FOX

The UCLA Bruins visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in West Lafayette, IN, USA.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The UCLA vs. Purdue Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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UCLA vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UCLA+5.5 -110O 139.5 -105+195
Purdue -5.5 -110U 139.5 -115-235

UCLA vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 64.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCLA vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCLA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.80 Units / 16% 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 Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+4.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 games (+10.56 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games at home (+10.15 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+3.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 38 games (+2.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has a 17-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.1 Units / 20% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 1% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -24.92% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 16.29% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.28% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 2.14% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 9.06% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -17.92% ROI

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (237 assists/ 152 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

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%

UCLA has made 6.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.8

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue averaged 18.6 assists per game (690 assists/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Purdue has averaged 1.41 points per shot (5,218 points/3,707 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (621 rebounds/28 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.2

UCLA has allowed 64.6 points per game (1,809 points/28 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

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 31% from three (203/650) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Purdue forced 9.4 turnovers per game (346 turnovers/37 games) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Purdue forced 8.7 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/28 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3


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