Indiana vs UCLA -3.5 O/U 142.5
Matchup Overview
- Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 — 5 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. MST
- Location: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Betting Line: UCLA favored by 3.5 points; total around 142.5
Team Form & Momentum
Indiana Hoosiers (14–7, 5–5 Big Ten)
- Coming off a signature win over No. 12 Purdue (72–67), boosting their NCAA Tournament résumé.
- Have won two straight, including a strong road win at Rutgers.
- Key Players:
- Lamar Wilkerson: 19.4 PPG, 39.7% from three — team’s top scorer.
- Tucker DeVries: 14.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG.
- Nick Dorn: Emerging contributor, averaging 18.3 PPG over his last three.
UCLA Bruins (15–6, 7–3 Big Ten)
- Winners of five of their last six and undefeated at home (12–0).
- Playing well despite losing guard Skyy Clark to a hamstring injury.
- Key Players:
- Tyler Bilodeau: 18.2 PPG, 44.7% from three, 5.4 RPG — centerpiece of the offense.
- Trent Perry: 16.2 PPG since Clark’s injury.
- Donovan Dent: 13.1 PPG.
What to Watch For
1. Indiana’s Road Test
Pauley Pavilion has been a fortress for UCLA, and Indiana’s inconsistency away from home makes this a major challenge. Their ability to replicate the defensive intensity shown vs. Purdue will be crucial.
2. Battle of Emerging Scorers
Nick Dorn (IU) and Trent Perry (UCLA) have both stepped up due to teammate injuries. Whichever young guard maintains his hot streak could swing the game.
3. Three‑Point Shooting
Both teams rely heavily on perimeter scoring. UCLA’s Bilodeau vs. Indiana’s Wilkerson creates a compelling duel of elite shooters.
4. Tournament Stakes
Indiana sits on the bubble and needs another Quad 1 win. UCLA, meanwhile, is strengthening its case and protecting a top‑tier Big Ten position.
📊 Core Game Data
- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers (14–7, 5–5 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (15–6, 7–3 Big Ten)
- Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 — 5 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. MST
- Location: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles
- TV/Stream: Peacock
- Betting Line: UCLA –3.5, Total 142.5 (Implied score: UCLA 73, Indiana 70)
- Win Probability: UCLA 64%
🔥 Team Momentum & Recent Form
Indiana Hoosiers
- Coming off a 72–67 win over No. 12 Purdue on Jan. 28.
- Have won two straight entering this matchup.
- Key Players:
- Lamar Wilkerson: 19.4 PPG, 39.7% from three.
- Tucker DeVries: 14.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG.
- Nick Dorn: Averaging 18.3 PPG over last three games.
UCLA Bruins
- Have won five of their last six and three straight entering the game.
- Key Players:
- Tyler Bilodeau: 18.2 PPG, 44.7% from three, 5.4 RPG.
- Trent Perry: 16.2 PPG since Skyy Clark’s injury.
- Donovan Dent: 13.1 PPG.
📈 Statistical Comparison Table
| Category | Indiana | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 14–7 | 15–6 |
| Big Ten Record | 5–5 | 7–3 |
| Recent Form | W2 (incl. Purdue upset) | W3, 5 of last 6 |
| Leading Scorer | Wilkerson (19.4) | Bilodeau (18.2) |
| Emerging Player | Dorn (18.3 last 3) | Perry (16.2 since Jan 3) |
Prediction:
- This is a spot game for me. The big 10 isn’t all that good usually when they cross two time zones. Indiana is coming off of a huge win against Purdue where they shot lights out at 65% from two…
- UCLA had also had their way with Purdue at home winning outright.
- Indiana is a team that struggles on the road ranking only 344th in home road splits on Haslametrics. They shoot 59% effective FG% at home and only 52% on the road.
- UCLA is much better at home shooting 57% effective FG%.
- I like the Bruins here to play some defense and win by margin. I would lay up to -4.5, but I also like the under some as well.
UCLA -3.5 – 2 stars
Arizona vs Arizona State +15 O/U 162
- I am very excited for this game because you are getting a massive home dog in a a big rivalry spot.
- Is Arizona the best and most complete team in basketball? Yes they are, but they did so some chinks in the armour last week when letting BYU back into the game.
- Nobody knows Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd more than Bobbie Hurley as they have played each other many times over the years.
- U of A has owned this matchup winning 9 of the last 10 games straight up, but ASU did cover the spread in their last two matchups.
- When these teams faced off on January 14th, Arizona State kept it close in Tucson only lowing by seven points.
- The Sun Devils as bad as they are at 11-10 do have some big wins against Cincinnati, Texas and Santa Clara. They also covered at home against Gonzaga.
- There are too many points here in a rivalry game. Take the home dog and sprinkle the money line.
Arizona State +15 – 2 stars
