UCLA vs Michigan State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs Michigan State
The UCLA Bruins battle the Michigan State Spartans, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, March 13.
UCLA and Michigan State should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 142.5 and odds of -105 are available for this outcome.
UCLA Bruins previous game saw them claim a 72-59 home win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Michigan State Spartans were beaten last game and this was on the road. Michigan Wolverines claimed a 90-80 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Michigan State who came out on top when they last played UCLA. A 82-59 win was recorded. We’ve seen three Michigan State wins in the past 5 meetings between the teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
UCLA vs Michigan State Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our UCLA vs Michigan State betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
Over 142.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -105 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.
Key UCLA vs Michigan State stats:
Over 142.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Donovan Dent (UCLA) can be wagered to finish with Under 3.5 rebounds at -135. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.
Latest Donovan Dent Player Prop Odds
Jaxon Kohler (Michigan State) can be backed to finish with Over 1.5 assists at +104. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
Latest Jaxon Kohler Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 140.5 on the total, UCLA to cover the +5.5 spread and Donovan Dent (UCLA) to get Under 3.5 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
72
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74
Michigan State
There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Spartans landing a 74-72 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
UCLA vs Michigan State 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.
Michigan State are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -233. At +190, UCLA are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 141.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 141.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Tyler Bilodeau is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.
There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UCLA Stats
Michigan State Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 142.5: Covered in 6 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 77.20 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.00 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.70 pts and allowed 69.30 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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