Minnesota vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2025

By Anthony Brown, College Basketball Analyst | Published: 11 months ago | Last Updated: Feb 18, 16:37 | 4 min read

Minnesota Golden Gophers

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UCLA Bruins

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Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

Minnesota and UCLA are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 129.5 as a great pick at odds of -105.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Minnesota Golden Gophers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where USC Trojans were beaten 69-66.

UCLA Bruins triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Indiana Hoosiers were beaten 72-68.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	17-7	1892	1676	216	14-2	3-5	2W
Minnesota	11-13	1717	1654	63	10-7	1-6	1L

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Minnesota vs UCLA Prediction & Picks

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 129.5 points in total. Odds of -105 look well worth taking for this outcome.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making college basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Minnesota vs UCLA stats:

The 129.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Minnesota games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UCLA games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCLA games.
The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 3 UCLA games.

Over 129.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Andrews Over 8.5 Points -112

Dylan Andrews (UCLA) is available at -112 to score Over 8.5 points. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.

Latest Dylan Andrews Player Prop Odds

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Lu'Cye Patterson Over 2.5 Assists -127

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota) can be wagered to finish with Over 2.5 assists at -127. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.

Latest Lu'Cye Patterson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 129.5

Spread UCLA -12.5

Player Points Dylan Andrews Over 8.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 130.5 on the total, UCLA to cover the -11.5 spread and Dylan Andrews (UCLA) to score Over 8.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Minnesota

61 - 76 UCLA logo

UCLA

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, UCLA can be backed to win 76-61 at huge betting odds.

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Minnesota vs UCLA Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

UCLA Big Favorites With the Books

UCLA are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Minnesota are least likely to win at +530.

11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 131.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 131.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re keen on UCLA reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -376 to oblige. Conversely, Minnesota can be backed at +250 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Dawson Garcia Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Dawson Garcia. You can get -109 that he scores Over 17.5 points or -119 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

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Player Assists

Dylan Andrews (UCLA)

Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Mike Mitchell Jr. (Minnesota)

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Player Rebounds

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Femi Odukale (Minnesota)

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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Last 5 Games

Minnesota

NCAAB: 15/02 Minnesota 69 USC66
NCAAB: 09/02 Illinois 95 Minnesota74
NCAAB: 05/02 Minnesota 69 Penn State61
NCAAB: 01/02 Washington 71 Minnesota68
NCAAB: 29/01 Minnesota 51 Michigan State73

UCLA

NCAAB: 15/02 UCLA 72 Indiana68
NCAAB: 12/02 UCLA 78 Illinois83
NCAAB: 08/02 Penn State 54 UCLA78
NCAAB: 05/02 Michigan State 61 UCLA63
NCAAB: 31/01 Oregon 52 UCLA78

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Stats

UCLA Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 129.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 129.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.60 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 144.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 129.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 129.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	23-1	2179	1652	527	14-1	9-0	9W
Nebraska	21-3	1916	1600	316	15-2	6-1	1L
Purdue	20-4	1988	1658	330	14-2	6-2	3W
Illinois	20-5	2118	1722	396	13-4	7-1	2L
Michigan State	20-5	1970	1667	303	14-2	6-3	1L
Iowa	18-6	1867	1544	323	14-1	4-5	1L
Wisconsin	18-7	2092	1890	202	13-2	5-5	2W
USC	18-7	2032	1896	136	11-3	7-4	1L
UCLA	17-7	1892	1676	216	14-2	3-5	2W
Indiana	17-8	2038	1784	254	14-3	3-5	2W
Ohio State	16-8	1958	1769	189	11-4	5-4	1W
Washington	12-13	1929	1826	103	8-5	4-8	3L
Minnesota	11-13	1717	1654	63	10-7	1-6	1L
Penn State	11-14	1889	1971	-82	9-8	2-6	1W
Maryland	10-14	1728	1887	-159	8-6	2-8	2W
Northwestern	10-15	1875	1830	45	8-8	2-7	4L
Rutgers	9-15	1682	1834	-152	9-6	0-9	7L
Oregon	8-16	1723	1800	-77	7-8	1-8	10L