Michigan State Spartans vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Michigan State vs UCLA NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction

Planning on watching today's Spartans and Bruins game? Catch the action at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on PEAC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and UCLA is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Michigan State.

Michigan State vs. UCLA Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Michigan State Spartans at UCLA Bruins
Where: Los Angeles at Pauley Pavilion
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds UCLA -2.5, MST +130 | UCLA -157 O/U 140.5

Spartans Preview: Can the Spartans Offense Score Enough in Los Angeles?

Michigan State Spartans Recent Game/Games

Michigan State fell to 18-3 on the season after a 70-64 road loss to USC on Saturday, February 1st. The Spartans entered the game as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Michigan State couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 35 points. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 150.5.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Michigan State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they hit only 57.9% of their free throws.

Desmond Claude led the Spartans with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Wesley Yates III went 3-for-3 from three-point range, finishing with 15 points. Chibuzo Agbo had a tough shooting night, hitting just 28.6% of his shots and 22.2% from deep.

Spartans Team Defense

Michigan State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Michigan State's defense held their opponents to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 shots for a 78% free-throw percentage. The Spartans gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Deliver Being Favored at Home?

UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games

The Bruins improved to 16-6 on the season with a dominant 78-52 win over Oregon on Thursday. Playing at home, UCLA entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

UCLA took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and maintained their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Ducks 38-26.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 78 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They hit 47.8% from three-point range, knocking down 11 of 23 attempts, and connected on 61.3% of their two-point shots.

Eric Dailey Jr. was nearly perfect, hitting 8 of 9 shots, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 21 points in just 23 minutes. Tyler Bilodeau and Dylan Andrews each added 15 points, with both players hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Bruins Team Defense

Even with UCLA’s defense giving up 52 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 55% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. The Bruins also allowed 11 made threes on 23 attempts, a 47% success rate.

UCLA sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts, shooting 58%. The Bruins gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spartans have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an ATS record of 3-1-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.