Number 18 Wisconsin and unranked UCLA both remain in Indianapolis to face each other on Friday afternoon. It’s the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The game is at 2:30 PM ET on the Big Ten network. Can Wisconsin cover the 1.5-point spread as neutral-site favorites? Keep reading for our Wisconsin vs. UCLA prediction.
The Wisconsin Badgers are 24-8 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 20-12 ATS this season.
The UCLA Bruins are 22-9 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 18-12-1 ATS this season.
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Matchup & Betting Odds
815 Wisconsin Badgers (-1.5) vs. 816 UCLA Bruins (+1.5); o/u 141.5
2:30 p.m. ET, Friday, March 14, 2025
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: Big Ten Network
Wisconsin vs. UCLA Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Badgers Game Notes
Badgers guard John Tonje was excellent in his team’s 70-63 win over Northwestern on Thursday. The Missouri transfer recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, and 2 steals in 32 minutes. Tonje shot 7 of 14 from the floor and 2 of 5 from beyond the arc in the win.
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter also played well in his team’s game on Thursday. The 6’11” sophomore logged 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a made three-pointer in 26 minutes. Winter is fifth on the team in scoring with 9.7 points per game on the campaign.
UCLA Bruins Game Notes
Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. was otherworldly in his team’s 90-63 blowout win over USC last Saturday. In that contest, the Oklahoma State transfer registered 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and a block across 30 minutes. Dailey shot 10 of 13 from the field and 4 of 5 from long distance in the victory.
UCLA guard Skyy Clark was solid in his team’s game last Saturday. The Louisville transfer accumulated 17 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 3 made three-pointers in 27 minutes. Clark is fourth on the club in scoring with 8.0 points per game this year.
Wisconsin vs. UCLA CBB Betting Trends
Wisconsin is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
The Badgers are 13-10 ATS after a win this season.
Wisconsin is 14-9 ATS as a favorite this season.
The under is 17-14 in UCLA’s games this season.
Wisconsin vs. UCLA CBB Prediction:
The Badgers defeated Northwestern 70-63 on Thursday, while UCLA earned a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament. The Bruins haven’t played since their 90-63 home win over USC last Saturday. The lack of rest may work in Wisconsin’s favor. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Badgers are 6-1 ATS when playing on no rest. In that same time frame, Wisconsin is 15-8 ATS in neutral-site games and 47-41-2 ATS after a win. The Badgers narrowly lost to UCLA 85-83 when these two teams played each other in southern California on January 21st. I like Wisconsin’s chances to avenge that loss in a neutral-site rematch on Friday. I’m taking the Badgers -1.5 points over the Bruins at Bovada.lv.