Sacramento State Hornets vs UCLA Bruins NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/18

The Sacramento State Hornets travel to Los Angeles to take on the #19 UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. This non-conference game will be a challenge for the Hornets from the Big Sky Conference. The Bruins, part of the Big Ten Conference, are the favorites to win.

With a spread of +28.5, the Hornets are the underdogs. Their record stands at 3-2, with all their wins at home. Meanwhile, the Bruins hold a 3-1 record, with all games played at home. The game airs on BTN at 10:30 PM ET.

Sacramento State Hornets vs UCLA Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Sacramento State Hornets vs #19 UCLA Bruins
  • Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles CA
  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Betting Odds: UCLA -28.5 (-112), Sacramento State +28.5 (-112), Over/Under 144.5

Sacramento State Hornets Team Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets have a record of 3-2 in the 2026 season. They have won all their home games but lost their only away game. Their offense scores 82.6 points per game, ranking them 150th in the nation.

Key players for the Hornets include Prophet Johnson and Jeremiah Cherry. Prophet Johnson averages 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Jeremiah Cherry is also a top performer, scoring 18.2 points and grabbing 9.6 rebounds per game.

The Hornets have a strong shooting team, with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. They excel in three-point shooting, making 41.6% of their attempts. However, their defense needs improvement, allowing too many points in recent games.

UCLA Bruins Team Preview

UCLA Bruins have started the 2026 season with a record of 3-1. They are ranked 19th in the AP poll. In their recent game, they lost to Arizona Wildcats by 4 points, with a final score of 69-65.

The Bruins have been strong on the offensive side, scoring an average of 75.5 points per game. Tyler Bilodeau is leading the team with 17 points per game, shooting 55.3% from the field. Xavier Booker contributes with an average of 6.2 rebounds per game.

Defensively, the Bruins need improvement, allowing an average of 12.8 fouls per game. They also have room to improve in blocks, with only 3.5 per game. Despite this, they maintain a solid 77.1% free throw percentage, ranking 52nd overall.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, UCLA is favored by 28.5 points. Sacramento State scores 82.6 points per game, while UCLA averages 75.5. With Sacramento State’s strong three-point shooting at 41.6%, they can keep the game closer than the spread suggests. The pick is Sacramento State +28.5.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 144.5 points. Sacramento State’s games are usually lower in possessions, with only 57.2 per game. UCLA has a similar pace with 64.3 possessions per game. Given these numbers, the total projected score may fall below the line. The pick is under 144.5.