Penn State Nittany Lions vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to visit the UCLA Bruins for Week 6 of the 2025 regular season. The game will take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Fans can tune in to CBS to catch the action starting at 3:30 PM.

Penn State enters the game with a 3-1 record and ranks #7 in the AP Poll. UCLA, on the other hand, is looking for their first win of the season, currently sitting at 0-4. This game will be a chance for the Bruins to turn their season around on their home turf.

Penn State Team Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions have shown a mix of results in their recent games. They started the season strong with victories against Nevada, Florida International, and Villanova. However, they faced a setback against Oregon, losing 30-24 at home.

On offense, the Nittany Lions have scored 156 points so far this season. Their passing game has accumulated 868 yards, while the rushing attack has added 720 yards. Drew Allar has been leading the team at quarterback with 763 passing yards in four games.

Defensively, Penn State has allowed 47 points this season, ranking them 20th in points against. They have also recorded nine sacks, showcasing their ability to pressure the quarterback. The defense has been strong in turnovers, with four interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

Penn State vs UCLA Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions vs UCLA Bruins
  • Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Penn State Moneyline -3281, UCLA Moneyline +1324, Penn State Spread -24.5 (-110), UCLA Spread +24.5 (-111), Total Over 49.5 (-106), Total Under 49.5 (-115)

UCLA Team Preview

The UCLA Bruins have struggled in the 2025 season. They have lost four straight games. Their last game ended with a close 17-14 loss to Northwestern. The Bruins managed 180 passing yards and 131 rushing yards in that game.

Offensively, UCLA has not been able to put many points on the board. They rank 92nd in points scored with 57 points. Their passing and rushing yards also rank low at 104th and 107th, respectively. Nico Iamaleava leads the team with 788 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.

The Bruins’ defense has given up 125 points, ranking 88th. However, they have recorded 4 sacks, which ranks 17th. Injuries have also affected the team with key players like Jaylan Jeffers and Karson Gordon out for the season. The team will need to improve both offensively and defensively in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

Penn State is favored by 24.5 points against UCLA. Penn State’s offense ranks 28th in points for this season, while UCLA’s defense ranks 88th in points against. Given these stats, Penn State is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Penn State 38, UCLA 10.

The total for the game is set at 49.5 points. Penn State’s defense is ranked 20th in points against, and UCLA’s offense is ranked 92nd in points for. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The recommended pick is the under, with a projected total score of 48 points.