Michigan State Spartans vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Bruins. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on PEAC, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and UCLA is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Michigan State.
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UCLA Bruins -2.5
This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Bruins.
- Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Spartans Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Michigan State Spartans Recent Game/Games
Michigan State fell to 18-3 on the season after a 70-64 road loss to USC on Saturday, February 1st. The Spartans, who were -3.5 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 35-32 at halftime, Michigan State scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 35. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.
In their last game, Michigan State put up 64 points, shooting 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 57.9% of their 19 attempts.
Desmond Claude led the Spartans with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Wesley Yates III added 15 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Chibuzo Agbo contributed 14 points despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 22.2% from deep.
Michigan State’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 35 shots to fall, a 48% success rate.
From three-point range, Michigan State’s opponents shot 31%, making 7 of 22 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, a 78% rate. The Spartans allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for UCLA?
UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games
UCLA improved to 16-6 on the season with a dominant 78-52 win over Oregon on Thursday. The Bruins, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.
Leading 40-26 at halftime, UCLA added another 38 points in the 2nd half while holding Oregon to 26. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
UCLA put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 47.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 19 assists as a team.
Eric Dailey Jr. led the way with 21 points in 23 minutes, hitting 8 of 9 shots, including 3 for 3 from three-point range. Tyler Bilodeau and Dylan Andrews each added 15 points, with Bilodeau also contributing 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Even though UCLA allowed 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up 55% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed 30 made field goals on 54 attempts.
UCLA’s defense had trouble inside, where they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% shooting rate. They also gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47% from beyond the arc. The Bruins sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 58%.