The UCLA Bruins (13-6, 5-3 Big Ten) are 6.5-point favorites as they try to extend an eight-game home winning streak when they square off against the Northwestern Wildcats (9-10, 1-7 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Pauley Pavilion. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The point total is set at 143.5 in the matchup.
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UCLA Cover -6.5 vs Northwestern -116
UCLA vs. Northwestern betting lines
- UCLA moneyline odds to win: -308
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: +245
- Spread: UCLA (-6.5)
- Total: 143.5
UCLA statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, UCLA has a better record against the spread (6-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (2-3-0).
- The Bruins have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (36.4%) than games on the road (40%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UCLA has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to when playing on the road (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bruins have been racking up 78.1 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 77.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- UCLA has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 73.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 69.4 it has conceded this season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Bruins are making 0.2 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.7 compared to 7.5 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37.2% compared to 37.3% season-long).
UCLA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 1-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (54th in nation) | 42.6 (116th) | 28.8 (328th) | 29.1 (78th) | 15.9 (87th) | 9.5 (32nd) |
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Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Northwestern has had better results on the road (2-3-0) than at home (3-7-0).
- Wildcats games have finished above the over/under less often at home (four times out of 10) than on the road (three of five) this year.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (1-2).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Wildcats are compiling 73.6 points per contest, compared to their season average of 77.2.
- Northwestern has fared better defensively in its past 10 games, ceding 70.5 points per contest, 1.2 fewer points than its season average of 71.7 allowed.
- The Wildcats are draining 5.7 treys per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.1). Additionally, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (27.4%) compared to their season average from downtown (30.9%).
Northwestern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-9-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (98th in nation) | 42.3 (100th) | 29.9 (296th) | 32.1 (235th) | 18.1 (18th) | 8.1 (first) |
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