UCF vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: UCF vs UCLA
No. 10 UCF Knights face No. 7 UCLA Bruins in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for 18:25 on Friday, March 20.
UCLA are capable of covering the -5.5 line when they go up against UCF. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -110.
The UCF Knights (21-11, 7th in Big 12) lost their last game, suffering an 81-59 defeat on the road to Arizona Wildcats in a one-sided contest
The UCLA Bruins (23-11, 6th in Big Ten) also lost their last matchup, falling 73-66 at home to the Purdue Boilermakers.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF vs UCLA Prediction & Picks
Unlock a complete betting breakdown for UCF vs UCLA, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.
Game Prediction
Don’t miss out on the chance to side with UCLA on the spread at -5.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -110 can be backed for this first round showdown.
To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.
Key UCF vs UCLA stats:
UCLA -5.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Riley Kugel (UCF) can be backed to total Under 14.5 points at -130. There could well be a failure on his part to cover the total and this looks pretty generous to us.
Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) can be wagered to score Over 12.5 points at -118. We think that the line looks really appealing for this Player Points bet as we’re expecting him to cover this total.
Latest Eric Dailey Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes UCLA -5.5 on the spread, along with Over 152.5 and Riley Kugel (UCF) to score Under 14.5 points.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
76
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84
UCLA
For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Bruins can be backed to win 84-76 at huge betting odds.
UCF 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 are -250 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this NCAA Tournament game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +202, UCF are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 151.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 151.5, then the odds are -110.
If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.
In terms of scoring most points, favorite Tyler Bilodeau is available at -114 to rack up Over 16.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.
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.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UCF Stats
UCLA Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 158.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
|
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- 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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