Purdue vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Purdue vs UCLA
The Purdue Boilermakers face the UCLA Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, January 20.
We’re confident that UCLA can push for a victory and the +5.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -106 that they cover the line against Purdue.
Purdue Boilmakers won their previous game by a 69-64 scoreline. It was on the road against USC Trojans.
UCLA Bruins suffered a defeat in their last game. A 86-74 scoreline occurred on the road against Ohio State Buckeyes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Purdue who came out on top when they last played UCLA. A 76-66 win was recorded.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Purdue vs UCLA Prediction & Picks
Take on Purdue vs UCLA with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re really sweet on UCLA putting up a fight in this college showdown and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -106 when it comes to the +5.5 that is available.
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Key Purdue vs UCLA stats:
UCLA +5.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Donovan Dent (UCLA) can be wagered to finish with Over 2.5 rebounds at -110. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this total making lots of appeal.
Latest Donovan Dent Player Prop Odds
Oscar Cluff (Purdue) is available at -110 to secure Over 7.5 rebounds. Out of all the prop bets, we’re going Over when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.
Latest Oscar Cluff Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of UCLA +5.5, Over 146.5 and Donovan Dent (UCLA) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
77
-
75
UCLA
There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Boilermakers enjoying a 77-75 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.
Purdue 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.
Purdue are -250 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +202 about UCLA.
The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 146.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 146.5 at -118.
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The favorite to land the most baskets is Tyler Bilodeau. Odds of -103 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Purdue Stats
UCLA Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 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
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 147.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
|
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
|
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
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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