UCLA vs. Utah State Odds: March Madness Predictions and Picks
Get the details on the NCAA Tournament matchup between UCLA and Utah State, including odds, predictions, and team stats.
The matchup features the No. 7 seed UCLA Bruins (22-10) against the No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies (26-7) in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The game is set for 9:25 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
Recent Performance
The Bruins concluded their regular season with an 86-70 loss to Wisconsin, finishing with a 13-7 record in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Utah State fell to Colorado State 83-72 in their conference tournament, holding a solid 15-5 record in their regular season.
Current Odds
- UCLA vs. Utah State Spread: UCLA -5.5
- Over/Under Points: 144.5
- Money Line: UCLA -218, Utah State +181
Players to Watch
UCLA is led by forward Tyler Bilodeau, averaging 13.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Bruins have a deep roster with multiple players averaging significant playing time.
On the other hand, Utah State counts on Ian Martinez, who leads the team with an average of 16.8 points, alongside Mason Falslev, who contributes 14.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Model Predictions
The SportsLine model projects a total of 149 combined points and indicates a strong likelihood of hitting the spread in over 60% of simulations.
