Match Analysis: UCLA Bruins vs Arizona Wildcats – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 3:00 AM UTC
- Location: Neutral (not specified)
Game Overview
The upcoming NCAA basketball match between UCLA Bruins and Arizona Wildcats features two historically competitive teams. Arizona enters as the moneyline favorite with -182 odds, and the spread set at Arizona -3.5 points. Both teams exhibited solid performance last year with Arizona showing a stronger offensive output but a weaker defense compared to UCLA, who excelled defensively. The over/under total is set at 154.5 points, reflecting the moderately high scoring expectation given their past average combined points.
Key Factors to Consider
- Arizona ranked 16th nationally in points scored (82.5 per game) but poorly defensively (219th in points allowed at 73.3). UCLA scored less (74.2 per game, 162nd) but had a much stronger defense ranked 22nd, allowing only 65.2 points per game. Arizona also excelled in rebounds and assists slightly more than UCLA but committed more turnovers.
- Since 2017, UCLA leads narrowly with 9 wins to Arizona's 8 over 17 games. Recent head-to-head shows close contests including a 57-54 win by Arizona on Dec 14, 2024. Historically, Arizona has a 50-64 overall record versus UCLA, with Arizona performing better at home and UCLA showing better away records.
- No current injury information was available for either team as of the latest update.
- No explicit external factors such as travel fatigue or extreme weather reported. The game appears neutral with no confirmed home advantage venue.
- Both teams have strong motivation given their competitive history and early season positioning. Arizona as favorites will look to assert dominance, while UCLA as underdogs aim to cover spread and improve their record.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Arizona Wildcats: -182, UCLA Bruins: 150 | Arizona Wildcats | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | Arizona Wildcats: -3.5 -104, UCLA Bruins: +3.5 -118 | Arizona Wildcats to cover -3.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
| Over/under | Over: 154.5 -114, Under: 154.5 -106 | Over 154.5 points | β β β ββ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | UCLA Bruins -99% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 154.5 -99% |
β οΈ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Arizona Wildcats to win narrowly, covering the -3.5 spread with a moderately high-scoring game close to the 154.5 total points line.
Predicted Score: Arizona Wildcats 79 – UCLA Bruins 74