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 21:30 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.

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	21-10	2417	2198	219	17-2	4-8	2W
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L

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UCLA vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Our UCLA vs Penn State betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder 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

UCLA -3.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eric Dailey Jr. Over 6.5 Rebounds -105

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) can be wagered to secure Over 6.5 rebounds at -105. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Player Rebounds total, then you can back this selection.

Latest Eric Dailey Jr. Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Assists

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-154

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-110

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Tyler Bilodeau Under 5.5 Rebounds -120

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA) is available at -120 to register Under 5.5 rebounds. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line which looks generous for this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Tyler Bilodeau Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-115

Assists

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-149

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-110

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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.

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UCLA vs Penn 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.

UCLA have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -233 Moneyline betting odds. Penn State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +188.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 148.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 148.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

UCLA

-233

Penn State

+188

Point Spread

UCLA -4.5

-115

Penn State +4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Tyler Bilodeau. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-115

Freddie Dilione V (Penn State)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-125

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 15.5

-118

Under 15.5

-110

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 13.5

-105

Under 13.5

-120

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 7.5

+105

Under 7.5

-135

Freddie Dilione V (Penn State)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+125

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-149

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-154

Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA)

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-110

Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-110

Freddie Dilione V (Penn State)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-105

Donovan Dent (UCLA)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

Trent Perry (UCLA)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+125

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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
Michigan	29-2	2741	2141	600	17-1	12-1	4W
Nebraska	26-5	2415	2045	370	19-2	7-3	1W
Michigan State	25-6	2442	2101	341	17-2	8-4	1L
Illinois	24-7	2612	2143	469	15-5	9-2	2W
Purdue	23-8	2550	2191	359	15-5	8-3	1L
Wisconsin	22-9	2581	2343	238	15-2	7-7	3W
UCLA	21-10	2417	2198	219	17-2	4-8	2W
Iowa	21-11	2413	2105	308	17-3	4-8	1W
Ohio State	20-11	2494	2262	232	14-5	6-6	3W
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-16	2463	2345	118	11-6	5-10	1W
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-18	2419	2366	53	11-9	4-9	2W
Rutgers	14-18	2270	2407	-137	11-7	3-11	2W
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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