The Northwestern Wildcats (16-13, 7-11 Big Ten) are underdogs (+3.5) as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the UCLA Bruins (20-9, 11-7 Big Ten) at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The matchup airs on Fox Sports 1. The over/under is 131.5 in the matchup.
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UCLA Cover -3.5 vs Northwestern -107
UCLA vs. Northwestern betting lines
- UCLA moneyline odds to win: -162
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: +136
- Spread: UCLA (-3.5)
- Total: 131.5
UCLA statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UCLA has a better record against the spread in home games (11-5-0) than it does in road games (4-4-1).
- The Bruins have exceeded the over/under in five of 16 home games (31.2%). They’ve done better on the road, going over the total in six of nine matchups (66.7%).
- At home, UCLA has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 14-2 (.875). In road games, it is 3-1 (.750) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Bruins have been putting up 71.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 74.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- UCLA’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 65.5 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 65 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Bruins are making 0.6 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.8 compared to 7.2 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (39.2% compared to 35.2% season-long).
UCLA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-11-1 (Home: 11-5-0; Away: 4-4-1)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 10-6-1 (As Favorite: 13-8-1; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-17-0 (Home: 5-11-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 14-2; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (73rd in nation) | 42.6 (106th) | 29.7 (305th) | 28.3 (35th) | 16 (43rd) | 10 (63rd) |
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Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Northwestern is 7-8-1 at home against the spread (.438 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
- Wildcats games have gone above the over/under 62.5% of the time at home (10 of 16), and 90% of the time away (nine of 10).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have a better winning percentage at home (.400, 2-3 record) than away (.200, 2-8).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Wildcats are tallying 71.5 points per game, compared to their season average of 73.3.
- Over its last 10 games, Northwestern is allowing 70.6 points per contest, 1.6 more points than its season average (69).
- In their last 10 games, the Wildcats are making 7.7 threes per game, 0.8 more than their season average (6.9). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (36.3%) compared to their season average (34%).
Northwestern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-1 (Home: 7-8-1; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-1; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
- O-U-P: 20-9-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 9-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 10-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 2-3; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3 (211th in nation) | 43.4 (154th) | 31.2 (223rd) | 30.4 (130th) | 14.5 (113th) | 9.2 (19th) |
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