Wisconsin vs UCLA Predictions Today: Best College Basketball Picks For 1/21/25

Wisconsin and UCLA clash in a Big Ten matchup on Tuesday night in college basketball. Get college basketball picks for today around Wisconsin vs UCLA clashing in a conference showdown in Los Angeles!

Here’s a breakdown of predictions and picks for this Big Ten matchup tipping off at 9:30PM ET on January 21, 2025!

Wisconsin vs UCLA Game Details

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Broadcast: Peacock
Location: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA
Spread: UCLA -3.5 | Total: 140.5

Wisconsin vs UCLA Preview

Everyone keeps waiting for Wisconsin’s stock to fall on offense, and it simply isn’t happening. Greg Gard has overhauled this offense, and the Badgers have responded accordingly.

Wisconsin brings a seven-game win streak to Pauley Pavilion after beating USC by 15 on Saturday. You don’t have to worry about travel fatigue since the Badgers have been on the West Coast (and in the same city) for the last four days.

The over is 12-6 in Wisconsin’s games this season as the Badgers are top-20 in the country in offensive efficiency, two-point shooting and free throw shooting.

In conference play, Wisconsin’s offense is top-2 in the Big Ten in efficiency, effective field goal shooting, three-point shooting, two-point shooting and free throw shooting while attempting the most three-pointers in the league.

They will be able to take that shot against UCLA. The Bruins’ defense will clog the interior and let you have the outside shot.

Wisconsin vs UCLA Predictions

UCLA’s defense is outside the top-300 in three-point attempts allowed. Wisconsin is top-30 in the country in turnover rate, which is a big key to operating against UCLA’s aggressive defense.

The Bruins’ games have also picked up the pace in recent weeks. Each of UCLA’s last four games have gone over the total. The Bruins have scored an average of 84.2 points per game at home this season.

Wisconsin vs UCLA Prediction: Over 141

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