The UCLA Bruins (11-6, 2-4 Big Ten) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when they host the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Pauley Pavilion. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET on Fox Sports 1. The over/under is 151.5 in the matchup.
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UCLA vs. Iowa betting lines
- UCLA moneyline odds to win: -259
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: +210
- Spread: UCLA (-6.5)
- Total: 151.5
UCLA statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UCLA has a better record against the spread at home (6-3-0) than it does in road games (1-3-0).
- The Bruins have gone over the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in three of nine home matchups (33.3%). In road games, they have hit the over in three of four games (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UCLA has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.889) compared to road games (.000).
Recent trends
- The Bruins have been scoring 71.1 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- UCLA’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 71.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 63.4 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Bruins are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.3 compared to 6.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.3% compared to 33.2% season-long).
UCLA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-10-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (129th in nation) | 42.1 (119th) | 30.5 (294th) | 28.9 (69th) | 15.5 (91st) | 11.2 (147th) |
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Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Iowa was better against the spread on the road (5-7-0) than at home (6-10-0) last year.
- Hawkeyes games finished above the over/under 68.8% of the time at home (11 of 16) last year, and 66.7% of the time on the road (eight of 12).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Hawkeyes won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (4-7).
Recent trends
- The Hawkeyes have fared better offensively over their last 10 games, averaging 91.0 points per contest, 1.5 more than their season average of 89.5.
- Iowa has fared worse defensively in its previous 10 games, surrendering 83.0 points per contest, 5.0 more points than its season average of 78.0.
- The Hawkeyes are sinking 11.0 threes per game with a 41.8% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 10.8 and 39.8%.
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.0 (sixth in nation) | 47.1 (336th) | 30.6 (288th) | 35.6 (346th) | 19.8 (third) | 10.1 (52nd) |
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