Big Ten opponents square off when the UCLA Bruins (19-9, 11-6 Big Ten) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-15, 6-11 Big Ten) at Williams Arena, beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Golden Gophers are 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 135.5.
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UCLA vs. Minnesota betting lines
- UCLA moneyline odds to win: -127
- Minnesota moneyline odds to win: +105
- Spread: UCLA (-1.5)
- Total: 135.5
UCLA statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UCLA has done a better job covering the spread at home (9-8-0) than it has in road games (3-5-0).
- The Bruins have exceeded the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in eight of 17 home matchups (47.1%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of eight games (37.5%).
- UCLA has fared worse as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 14-1, compared to going 3-0 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Bruins have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 77.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.4 points fewer than the 78.0 they’ve scored this season.
- UCLA has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 74.9 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 71.4 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2025-26 season.
- The Bruins’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.7 makes and 37.8%.
UCLA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-16-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 10-9-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 2-7-0)
- O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-2 (Home: 14-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (97th in nation) | 43.1 (112th) | 29.1 (316th) | 30.3 (137th) | 15.5 (87th) | 8.6 (seventh) |
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Minnesota statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Minnesota has performed better against the spread at home (8-7-0) than on the road (5-5-0) this year.
- Golden Gophers games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (five times out of 15) than on the road (four of 10) this year.
- This season the Golden Gophers are 3-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.600 winning percentage). Away they are 2-7 (.222).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Golden Gophers are posting 67.2 points per game, 3.6 fewer points than their season average (70.8).
- While Minnesota is ceding 68.0 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 69.3 points per contest.
- The Golden Gophers are making 10.2 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.5 more than their average for the season (8.7). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (35.9%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.2%).
Minnesota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 8-8-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
- O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 5-10-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-11 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (151st in nation) | 44.0 (169th) | 29.0 (321st) | 28.9 (56th) | 17.4 (23rd) | 10.0 (80th) |
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