The UCLA Bruins take on the Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA. Tip-off is set for 11 p.m. ET on FS1.
UCLA is favored by 4.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -210. The total is set at 138 points.
Here’s my UCLA vs. Washington predictions and college basketball picks for January 24, 2025.
UCLA vs Washington Prediction
My Pick: Under 138.5 (Play to 136)
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UCLA vs Washington Odds, Spread, Pick
| UCLA Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 138 -110o / -110u | -210 |
| Washington Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 138 -112o / -108u | +175 |
- UCLA vs Washington spread: UCLA -4.5
- UCLA vs Washington over/under: 138 points
- UCLA vs Washington moneyline: UCLA -210, Washington +175
- UCLA vs Washington best bet: Under 138.5 (Play to 136)
My UCLA vs Washington College Basketball Betting Preview
It remains strange to write those words about a UCLA/Washington late-night meeting, but it’s true.
I'm going with the total in this game.
An excellent unit nationally, UCLA’s defense has struggled a little in Big Ten play, ranking 12th in points per possession allowed to B1G foes.
A huge part of that is ugly shooting splits, though, as opponents have been raining in 3-pointers at a staggering 38.8% in league play, far above their season-long allowance of 33.3%.
Washington’s poor shooting squad offers solid hope of respite in that department. The Huskies are sinking just 32.4% of their treys this year, contributing to having the Big Ten’s worst offense from a points per possessions perspective.
Another key development for UCLA could be the emergence of Aday Mara. The 7-foot-3 Spaniard dominated the paint as a scorer against Wisconsin, but he’s most known for his immense frame and elite shot-blocking. His block rate of 15.1% would rank third nationally had he played enough minutes to qualify.
Finally, UCLA’s downshift in tempo in league play sets up well for a crawling pace. For the season, UCLA has an average possession length of 17.7 seconds, per KenPom. In conference games, though, that elongates to 18.6 seconds, evidencing the Bruins’ patience on the offensive end.
I’m fighting recent trends with this one, as five straight Bruins games have gone over the total. But I see this one turning into a slow, bruising brawl in the paint as both defenses re-assert their strengths.
