UCLA vs. Utah State Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2025 NCAA Tournament

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UCLA vs. Utah State Odds

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Thursday, March 20
9:25 p.m. ET
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UCLA Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-5.5
-120
143.5
-114o / -106u
-205
Utah State Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+5.5
-102
143.5
-114o / -106u
+168
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and UCLA will take on Utah State in Round 1 of the Midwest region. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA vs. Utah State odds, spread and more.

UCLA opened as a 5.5-point favorite over Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 143.5 points scored by both teams combined.


UCLA  vs. Utah State Analysis

The Aggies defense ranks outside the top 200 in defensive efficiency since Feb. 1, and Colorado State schooled them in the Mountain West Tournament semifinals. 

It’ll be interesting to see how UCLA attacks the various weird zones Jerrod Calhoun throws out. Some teams might fall prey to turnovers when the Aggies get some pressure on the ball, but UCLA rarely turns it over. 

The Bruins will likely feed their effective scoring forwards, Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr., as well as 7-foot-3 mammoth Aday Mara. 

Utah State allows teams to shoot over 56% from inside the arc, which should allow the Bruins to feast at the hoop. 

The only saving grace for Utah State is shooting. The Aggies need strong performances from Mason Falslev and Ian Martinez, and guards Drake Allen and Deyton Albury to handle UCLA’s on-ball pressure, or this one could get ugly. 

I like UCLA -4.5.

— Sean Paul


For more coverage of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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