Oregon Ducks vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/30/2025

by Rod Pearson

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Thursday, January 30, 2025
Venue:  Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Oregon +4.5, UCLA -4.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Oregon +4.5, UCLA -4.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Oregon +4.5, UCLA -4.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

Season Record

Oregon Ducks:  16-4 (5-4) (8th place, Big Ten)
UCLA Bruins:  15-6 (6-4) (6th place, Big Ten)

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Recent Form
Oregon Ducks:  3-2  last 5
UCLA Bruins:  4-1  last 5


Oregon Ducks vs UCLA Bruins Preview and Analysis


Oregon is entering this game with a 16-4 record overall, a 5-4 record in conference games, and they are 4-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last game. Brandon Angel led the team in points per game in that game with 18 while Jackson Shelstad and TJ Bamba each were next on the team with 15. TJ Bamba led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Brandon Angel led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 45.8% from the field, 34.8% from 3-point range, and 81% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.3 PPG against them. Oregon has an ATS record of 9-11 this season and their O/U record is 11-9.


UCLA is entering this game with a 15-6 record overall, a 6-4 conference record, and they are 10-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the USC Trojans in their last game. Eric Dailey Jr. led the team in points in that game with 16 while Sebastian Mack was next on the team with 14. Dylan Andrews led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Aday Mara led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 54.9% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 75.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65 PPG against them. UCLA has an ATS record of 11-10 this season and their O/U record is 10-11.



Oregon vs UCLA Prediction

The current betting odds have UCLA listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UCLA has looked really good in their games this season with their 15-6 record overall and their 6-4 conference record which has them in the top half of the Big Ten. They have looked great on their home court this year with their 10-1 home record. Meanwhile, Oregon has looked really good in their games this season with their 16-4 record overall, but their 5-4 conference record has them right in the middle of the Big Ten. They have been a great road team so far with their 4-1 road record, but all 4 of their losses this season came against Big Ten opponents and they have struggled a lot more since entering conference play. They aren't in a great situation either since they are coming off a loss in their last one to one of the worst teams in the Big Ten, and they had to travel since that game was in Minnesota. They have been starting to slip lately too with 2 losses in their last 3 games now. UCLA is 4-1 in their last 5 games though and they are coming off a road win over USC in their last one. That was also a road game for them, but that isn't a far travel for them so they are definitely in a better situation here. UCLA already beat the Ducks in Oregon earlier this season and they are going to bring their best effort for them again, especially since Oregon is a ranked team and UCLA is not. The best way to place a bet here is on UCLA to cover the spread in this game. 

Oregon UCLA Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, January 30, 2025 (10:30 pm ET start time) is UCLA 74 Oregon 68.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Oregon Ducks: 7-3 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 5-0 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 24-16 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 14-6 OVER off a loss against a conference rival. 17-7 OVER after playing a road game. 21-7 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses.

UCLA Bruins: 2-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick. 4-7 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games. 5-9 1H ATS in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 6-2 OVER as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick. 23-15 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%).

Key Injuries


Oregon Ducks:  D. Lindsay (F) Out - Shoulder.

UCLA Bruins:  T. Bilodeau (F) Questionable - Ankle. E. Freeny (G) Out - Redshirt. D. Williams (F) Out - Redshirt. E. Manjikian (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. B. Williams (G) Out - Redshirt.

Notable Quotes


"I don't think our effort is bad. We're just making mistakes that we shouldn't make in January, late January. And that's the disappointing thing. I haven't seen the progress that I expected from a group that has won some games. But we haven't made the progress communication-wise, execution-wise, on the offensive end that I think we need to make." - Dana Altman on the way his team has been playing lately.


"I let everybody else panic, that's for all the geniuses on the keyboards, that's for everybody else. I let everybody else panic. I've been around a long-time buddy, and let me tell you what, the great New Jersey philosopher Kenny Pignatello taught me, 'Peacock today feather duster tomorrow.'" - Mick Cronin after his team’s win against USC in their last game. 


Starting Lineups


Oregon Ducks
B. Angel 
T. Bamba 
N. Bittle 
J. Shelstad 
J. Tracey

UCLA Bruins
D. Andrews 
T. Bilodeau 
S. Clark 
E. Dailey 
K. Johnson

Statistical Leaders


Oregon Ducks
PPG: N. Bittle (12.9)
APG: J. Shelstad (2.7)
Reb/G: N. Bittle (7.5)

UCLA Bruins
PPG: T. Bilodeau (13.9)
APG: K. Johnson (3)
Reb/G: K. Johnson (5.7)

Coaches:
Oregon Ducks: Dana Altman (15th season)
UCLA Bruins: Mick Cronin (6th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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