The Michigan vs. UCLA matchup at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday night will be a heavyweight battle between the No. 24 Wolverines and the No. 22 Bruins. With UCLA laying 3.5 points and the total sitting at 141.5, what’s the smart bet tonight in L.A.?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Michigan Wolverines
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 6, 2025
Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
Michigan vs. UCLA Public Betting: Bettors Love Bruins
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 90% of public bettors are currently backing UCLA when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UM’s Wolf incredible vs. USC
Danny Wolf ended Saturday’s 85-74 win over USC with 21 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, six blocks and two steals over 33 minutes. Wolf logged a career-best outing during Saturday’s win over the Trojans, closing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, six blocks and two steals in the contest. The 7-foot junior has been one of the best transfer additions in the Big Ten this season, averaging 12.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks on 27.9 minutes per game. Wolf and the Wolverines will look to stay hot during Tuesday’s matchup with the Bruins.
UCLA’s Dailey sits out vs. Nebraska
Eric Dailey (face) didn’t play in UCLA’s road loss to Nebraska. Dailey, an every-game starter for the Bruins, missed his first game of the season. His reliable scoring presence was missed dearly, as UCLA struggled mightily from the field to the tune of 38.6 percent. He’ll look to return as the Bruins seek their third Big Ten win on Jan. 7 against Michigan.
Michigan vs. UCLA CBB Betting Trends
Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UCLA is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of UCLA’s last 13 games at home
Michigan vs. UCLA CBB Prediction:
Take Michigan. The Wolverines have rattled off three straight victories both straight up and against the number. They covered as sizable favorites against inferior non-conference foes, then hammered the Trojans in USC 85-74 as a 5.5-point favorite.
On the other side, the Bruins have been more battled tested of late, but they’ve also failed said tests. They lost by two in North Carolina as a 1-point road favorite and despite knocking off Gonzaga as a 4.5-point home dog, they lost at Nebraska 66-58 as a 2.5-point dog.
Michigan vs. UCLA College Hoops Prediction: Michigan Wolverines +3