Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

Over 153.5 points are expected to be scored when Iowa and UCLA meet, with this prediction available at odds of -110 and this looks like a value bet.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 99-89 scoreline occurred on the road against USC Trojans.

UCLA Bruins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 75-68 reverse against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Iowa vs UCLA stats:

The 153.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Iowa games on the road.
The 153.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Iowa games.
The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Iowa games on the road.

Iowa vs UCLA Prediction

There are odds of -110 about Over 153.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

There are ways to boost the odds on an Over pick and some bettors go down the Bet Builder route. It’s effectively a same game parlay where you throw in other selections.

Over 153.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Over 153.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Props

Drew Thelwell Over 2.5 Assists -125

Drew Thelwell (Iowa) can be backed to total Over 2.5 assists at -125. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that he is able to cover an appealing line.

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Payton Sandfort Over 2.5 Assists +120

Payton Sandfort (Iowa) can be wagered to secure Over 2.5 assists at +120. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.

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Iowa vs UCLA Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 153.5

Spread UCLA -6.5

Player Assists Drew Thelwell Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 153.5 along with UCLA to cover the -6.5 spread. Add in Drew Thelwell (Iowa) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa

75 - 84 UCLA logo

UCLA

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on UCLA to enjoy a 84-75 winning scoreline.

Iowa vs UCLA Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have UCLA as Favorites

The UCLA odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -250 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 71% chance of winning. Iowa are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +202.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 150.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 150.5, it’s -115.

Favorites UCLA are available at odds of -180 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Iowa are chalked up at +130 to reach this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Tyler Bilodeau Favorite to Get Most Points

Tyler Bilodeau is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -125 to score Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -103.

Player Points

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Owen Freeman (Iowa)

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

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Player Assists

Brock Harding (Iowa)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Drew Thelwell (Iowa)

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Player Rebounds

Owen Freeman (Iowa)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Payton Sandfort (Iowa)

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

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Last 5 Games

UCLA

NCAAB: 14/01 UCLA 68 Rutgers75
NCAAB: 11/01 UCLA 61 Maryland79
NCAAB: 08/01 Michigan 94 UCLA75
NCAAB: 04/01 UCLA 58 Nebraska66
NCAAB: 28/12 UCLA 65 Gonzaga62

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Iowa Stats

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Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

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5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 174.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 153.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.00 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 87.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 153.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 62.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Maryland	25-8	2695	2211	484	20-3	5-5	1L
Wisconsin	26-9	2790	2465	325	16-3	10-6	1L
Michigan	25-9	2661	2422	239	16-5	9-4	3W
Oregon	24-9	2515	2341	174	13-4	11-5	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Purdue	22-11	2570	2346	224	16-4	6-7	1L
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
Nebraska	17-14	2337	2259	78	11-7	6-7	5L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L
Penn State	16-15	2452	2270	182	13-6	3-9	1W
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L
Northwestern	17-16	2390	2282	108	13-5	4-11	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L
Rutgers	15-17	2465	2482	-17	11-9	4-8	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2178	2231	-53	10-11	5-6	3L
Washington	12-18	2142	2277	-135	10-9	2-9	6L