UCLA Bruins
Basketball NCAAB Sat 28 Feb 14:00
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

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.

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

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.

Minnesota 64-61 to the Good in Previous H2H

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 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
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UCLA vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Head into UCLA vs Minnesota with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Tyson Over 2.5 Assists +126 BetMGM logo

Cade Tyson (Minnesota) can be backed to secure Over 2.5 assists at +126. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.

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Langston Reynolds Over 4.5 Rebounds -156 BetMGM logo

Langston Reynolds (Minnesota) can be backed to secure Over 4.5 rebounds at -156. Out of all the prop bets, we’re going Over when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 134.5
Spread Minnesota +1.5
Player Assists Cade Tyson Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 136.5 along with Minnesota to cover the +1.5 spread. Add in Cade Tyson (Minnesota) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA UCLA logo 68 - 70 Minnesota logo 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The betting odds about Minnesota winning is +106, with UCLA priced up at -128 to achieve victory. The hosts have a 49% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 136.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 136.5, this selection is available at -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Tyson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Cade Tyson. You can get -122 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 18.5
-122
Under 18.5
-106
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Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)
Over 15.5
-133
Under 15.5
+103
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Langston Reynolds (Minnesota)
Over 13.5
-123
Under 13.5
-105
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Player Assists
Donovan Dent (UCLA)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Langston Reynolds (Minnesota)
Over 4.5
-159
Under 4.5
+122
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Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 2.5
+126
Under 2.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Cade Tyson (Minnesota)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-105
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Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-114
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Langston Reynolds (Minnesota)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+120
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Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)
Over 4.5
-100
Under 4.5
-130
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Micro Betting

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.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UCLA logo UCLA Stats
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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
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Total Points
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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