UCLA vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs UConn
No. 7 UCLA Bruins battle No. 2 UConn Huskies in this NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for 19:45 on Sunday, March 22.
The total line looks to be on the low side at 136.5. There’s a strong chance that UCLA and UConn will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.
The UCLA Bruins (24-11, 6th in Big Ten) edged out the UCF Knights 75–71 in the First Round.
The UConn Huskies (30-5, 2nd in Big East) opened their tournament run with an 82–71 First Round victory over the Furman Paladins.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
UCLA vs UConn Prediction & Picks
We cover the essential UCLA vs UConn betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re expecting Over 136.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s a juicy -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this NCAA Tournament contest.
To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.
Key UCLA vs UConn stats:
Over 136.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.
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Player Prop Picks
Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) can be backed to finish with Under 6.5 rebounds at -123. We think there’s a generous line on offer that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Eric Dailey Jr. Player Prop Odds
Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) is available at -123 to finish with Under 6.5 rebounds. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to rebounds.
Latest Eric Dailey Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 136.5 on the total, UCLA to cover the +4.5 spread and Eric Dailey Jr. (UCLA) to get Under 6.5 rebounds.
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Correct Score Prediction
71
-
72
UConn
A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Huskies to secure a 72-71 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.
UCLA vs UConn 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.
UConn have the shortest price to win this Second Round game, with the sportsbooks giving the Huskies a 68% probability due to their -208 Moneyline betting odds. UCLA are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +172.
The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 136.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 136.5 at -105.
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Tarris Reed Jr. is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -109 that he goes Over 15.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.
Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UCLA Stats
UConn Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 149.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 136.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
| 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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