UCLA vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs Penn State

The UCLA Bruins square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, January 14.

UCLA at -3.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -110 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to secure a solid victory when they clash with Penn State.

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UCLA Bruins won their previous game, beating Maryland Terrapins at home. It was a 67-55 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions suffered a defeat in their last game. A 93-85 scoreline occurred on the road against Purdue Boilmakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCLA won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 78-54 victory was registered against Penn State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	11-5	1262	1105	157	10-1	1-4	1W
Penn State	9-7	1250	1206	44	8-5	1-2	3L

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UCLA vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Step into UCLA vs Penn State with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

UCLA are available at -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college showdown. The attractive -3.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.

Key UCLA vs Penn State stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by UCLA in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by UCLA in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Penn State in 3 of their last 5 games.

UCLA -3.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA 82 - 74 Penn State

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Bruins to achieve a 82-74 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

UCLA vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

UCLA have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -189 Moneyline betting odds. Penn State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +155.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 150.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 150.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

UCLA

-189

Penn State

+155

Point Spread

UCLA -3.5

-110

Penn State +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

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UCLA Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 74.90 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
Nebraska	17-0	1389	1118	271	14-0	3-0	17W
Purdue	15-1	1383	1089	294	12-1	3-0	7W
Michigan	14-1	1419	1027	392	10-1	4-0	1L
Michigan State	15-2	1343	1092	251	12-1	3-1	3W
USC	14-3	1437	1295	142	9-1	5-2	2W
Illinois	13-3	1376	1079	297	9-3	4-0	5W
Iowa	12-4	1266	987	279	11-1	1-3	2L
Wisconsin	12-5	1407	1275	132	9-1	3-4	3W
Indiana	12-5	1412	1169	243	11-2	1-3	2L
UCLA	11-5	1262	1105	157	10-1	1-4	1W
Ohio State	11-5	1330	1151	179	7-3	4-2	1L
Washington	10-6	1307	1170	137	7-1	3-5	1W
Minnesota	10-7	1243	1135	108	9-5	1-2	2L
Penn State	9-7	1250	1206	44	8-5	1-2	3L
Rutgers	9-8	1186	1244	-58	9-3	0-5	1W
Northwestern	8-8	1266	1139	127	7-4	1-4	3L
Oregon	8-9	1282	1262	20	7-4	1-5	3L
Maryland	7-10	1245	1327	-82	6-4	1-6	4L

• 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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