UCLA vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs Minnesota

The UCLA Bruins square off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Over 134.5 points are expected to be scored when UCLA and Minnesota meet, with this prediction available at odds of -115 and this looks like a value bet.

UCLA Bruins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 81-62 triumph against USC Trojans.

Minnesota Golden Gophers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 77-67 reverse against Michigan Wolverines.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Minnesota who came out on top when they last played UCLA. A 64-61 win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	19-9	2183	2000	183	16-2	3-7	2W
Minnesota	13-15	1982	1905	77	11-7	2-8	1L

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UCLA vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Our UCLA vs Minnesota betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 134.5 points to be scored at odds of -115 which makes plenty of appeal.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key UCLA vs Minnesota stats:

• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 7 UCLA games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 UCLA games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 UCLA games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Minnesota games at home.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Minnesota games at home.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Minnesota games.

Over 134.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA 68 - 70 Minnesota

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Gophers to register a 70-68 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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UCLA vs Minnesota 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.

The betting odds about Minnesota winning is -104, with UCLA priced up at -115 to achieve victory. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 135.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 135.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

UCLA

-115

Minnesota

-104

Point Spread

UCLA -1.5

-102

Minnesota +1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 135.5

-105

Over 135.5

-115

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UCLA Stats

Minnesota Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats 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 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 134.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 134.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.20 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 63.80 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	26-2	2496	1923	573	16-1	10-1	1W
Nebraska	24-4	2197	1831	366	18-2	6-2	2W
Michigan State	23-5	2194	1860	334	16-2	7-3	3W
Illinois	22-6	2384	1933	451	14-4	8-2	1L
Purdue	22-6	2313	1946	367	15-4	7-2	1L
Iowa	20-8	2126	1815	311	16-2	4-6	1W
Wisconsin	19-9	2316	2132	184	14-2	5-7	1L
UCLA	19-9	2183	2000	183	16-2	3-7	2W
USC	18-10	2229	2149	80	11-5	7-5	4L
Ohio State	17-11	2227	2048	179	12-5	5-6	2L
Indiana	17-11	2221	2020	201	14-4	3-7	3L
Washington	14-14	2137	2019	118	9-5	5-9	1W
Minnesota	13-15	1982	1905	77	11-7	2-8	1L
Northwestern	12-16	2074	2040	34	9-8	3-8	2W
Oregon	11-17	2006	2074	-68	9-9	2-8	2W
Rutgers	11-17	1968	2122	-154	10-7	1-10	2L
Maryland	11-17	1984	2167	-183	9-6	2-11	1L
Penn State	11-17	2097	2226	-129	9-9	2-8	3L

• 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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