Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs UCLA
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights battle the UCLA Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 12.
There are odds of -115 about Over 142.5 points and this looks more than generous when Rutgers face UCLA. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their previous game 72-67. This was a road victory against Minnesota Golden Gophers.
UCLA Bruins triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where USC Trojans were beaten 89-68.
Head-to-Head Statistics
UCLA won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 98-66 triumph when facing Rutgers.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the top Rutgers vs UCLA betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re confident that Over 142.5 is the value play at -115. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.
The basketball picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every college hoops pick.
Key Rutgers vs UCLA stats:
Over 142.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.
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Player Prop Picks
Tariq Francis (Rutgers) can be backed to register Over 2.5 rebounds at -105. He should be capable of covering the rebounds total when it comes to this player prop.
Latest Tariq Francis Player Prop Odds
Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) is available at -130 to rack up Over 7.5 rebounds. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Eric Dailey Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 141.5 along with UCLA to cover the -11.5 spread. Add in Tariq Francis (Rutgers) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
66
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82
UCLA
A 82-66 win for the Bruins is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
Rutgers 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.
With an estimated 87% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -667 betting odds about UCLA triumphing in this college game. Rutgers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +460.
The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 141.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 141.5 selection is available to back at -115.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Tariq Francis is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -125 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -105.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Rutgers Stats
UCLA Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.40 pts and allowed 69.60 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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