The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-10, 3-9 Big Ten) are heavy underdogs (+10) as they attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they visit the UCLA Bruins (17-6, 8-4 Big Ten) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Pauley Pavilion. The game airs on Big Ten Network. The point total is 140.5 in the matchup.
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UCLA vs. Penn State betting lines
- UCLA moneyline odds to win: -571
- Penn State moneyline odds to win: +415
- Spread: UCLA (-10)
- Total: 140.5
UCLA statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UCLA has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered nine times in 13 opportunities at home, and it has covered two times in six opportunities in road games.
- The Bruins have exceeded the over/under in five of 13 home games (38.5%). They’ve fared better in away games, going over the total in four of six matchups (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UCLA has won a higher percentage of its home games (.923) compared to away games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Bruins have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 72.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.5 points fewer than the 75.4 they’ve scored this season.
- UCLA’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 71.6 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 64.3 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- Over their past 10 contests, the Bruins are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.5 compared to 7.1 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (30.8% compared to 34.3% season-long).
UCLA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-9-1 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 2-3-1)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-7-1; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 12-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (73rd in nation) | 42.6 (124th) | 29.6 (316th) | 28.4 (44th) | 15.7 (62nd) | 10.1 (65th) |
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Penn State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Penn State has a lower winning percentage at home (.429, 6-8-0 record) than on the road (.600, 3-2-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Nittany Lions games have gone over more often at home (seven of 14, 50%) than away (one of five, 20%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Nittany Lions have won the same percentage of games (.000) at home (0-1) and away (0-5).
Recent trends
- While the Nittany Lions are putting up 81.4 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, tallying 72.5 points per contest.
- While Penn State is ceding 72.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 79.6 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the Nittany Lions are making 6.2 treys per game, one fewer threes than their season average (7.2). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.3%) compared to their season average (34.4%).
Penn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-15-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 9-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (35th in nation) | 44.8 (249th) | 31.3 (236th) | 30.8 (157th) | 16.5 (36th) | 11.5 (203rd) |
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