Michigan vs. UCLA betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 14

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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) are heavy, 16-point favorites as they attempt to build on a nine-game winning streak when they host the UCLA Bruins (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Crisler Center. The game airs at 12:45 p.m. ET on CBS. The matchup has an over/under set at 154.5 points.

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Michigan vs. UCLA betting lines

  • Michigan moneyline odds to win: -2128
  • UCLA moneyline odds to win: +1000
  • Spread: Michigan (-16)
  • Total: 154.5

Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Michigan has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (7-5-0) than it has in road games (2-6-0).
  • In home games, the Wolverines exceed the over/under 41.7% of the time (five of 12 games). They’ve hit the over in 37.5% of games on the road (three of eight contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Michigan has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.917) compared to road games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Wolverines have been scoring 84.8 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 90.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Michigan concede 2.8 more points per game (71.6) than its season-long average (68.8).
  • The Wolverines’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 34% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 9.3 makes and 35.4%.

Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 2-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 16+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 11-12-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-1 (Home: 11-1; Away: 8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
51 (ninth in nation) 37 (second) 38.7 (fifth) 27.5 (22nd) 19.4 (fifth) 12 (267th)

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UCLA statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, UCLA has a lower winning percentage at home (.467, 7-8-0 record) than away (.500, 3-3-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bruins’ games have finished above the over/under at home (46.7%, seven of 15) compared to away (33.3%, two of six).
  • The Bruins, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (0-3) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Bruins have played worse offensively over their last 10 games, tallying 76.9 points per contest, 1.9 fewer points their than season average of 78.8.
  • While UCLA is surrendering 69.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its past 10 games, allowing 70.6 points per contest.
  • In their previous 10 games, the Bruins are sinking 7.6 threes per contest, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (7.7). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (38%) compared to their season average (38.5%).

UCLA betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-14-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-13-0 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-2 (Home: 13-1; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.2 (69th in nation) 42.5 (89th) 29.9 (295th) 29.5 (90th) 15.8 (73rd) 8.8 (eighth)
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