Nebraska vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nebraska vs UCLA

The Nebraska Cornhuskers square off against the UCLA Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 00:00 on Wednesday, March 4.

We’re confident that Over 143.5 is the value bet at -115. We’re expecting Nebraska and UCLA to rack up the points, so we’ll have a wager on the totals.

Nebraska Cornhuskers won their previous game by a 82-67 scoreline. It was on the road against USC Trojans.

UCLA Bruins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 78-73 reverse against Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Nebraska who came out on top when they last played UCLA. A 66-58 win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
UCLA	23-10	2577	2341	236	18-2	5-8	4W

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Nebraska vs UCLA Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Nebraska vs UCLA with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that 143.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -115 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Nebraska vs UCLA stats:

• The 143.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nebraska games on the road.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Nebraska games.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCLA games at home.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UCLA games at home.

Over 143.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamarques Lawrence Over 9.5 Points -130

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) can be wagered to rack up Over 9.5 points at -130. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.

Latest Jamarques Lawrence Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-100

Assists

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+125

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+121

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Trent Perry Over 2.5 Assists +125

Trent Perry (UCLA) can be backed to finish with Over 2.5 assists at +125. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Trent Perry Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-130

Assists

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+103

Under 3.5

-133

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska 76 - 73 UCLA

For a fun bet, consider backing the Huskers to claim a 76-73 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Nebraska 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.

There are betting odds of -104 about UCLA winning, with Nebraska currently available at -115. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 53% chance of success.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 144.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 144.5, the odds are -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Nebraska

-115

UCLA

-104

Point Spread

Nebraska -1.5

-100

UCLA +1.5

-122

Total Points

Under 144.5

-115

Over 144.5

-105

The favorite to score most points is Pryce Sandfort. You can get -125 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -105 that he goes Under.

Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)

Over 18.5

-125

Under 18.5

-105

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 18.5

-105

Under 18.5

-125

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Rienk Mast (Nebraska)

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-120

Skyy Clark (UCLA)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-130

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-100

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-110

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 8.5

+110

Under 8.5

-145

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+125

Rienk Mast (Nebraska)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-115

Skyy Clark (UCLA)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-105

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+160

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-143

Rienk Mast (Nebraska)

Over 7.5

+118

Under 7.5

-154

Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)

Over 6.5

+117

Under 6.5

-152

Berke Buyuktuncel (Nebraska)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-154

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-118

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 3.5

+103

Under 3.5

-133

Skyy Clark (UCLA)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-115

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+121

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska Stats

UCLA Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	30-2	2812	2208	604	18-1	12-1	5W
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	25-8	2705	2317	388	16-5	9-3	2W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-9	2757	2513	244	16-2	8-7	5W
UCLA	23-10	2577	2341	236	18-2	5-8	4W
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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