UCLA vs. Minnesota Predictions - February 18

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The UCLA Bruins (19-7, 10-5 Big Ten) will try to continue a five-game home winning streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-12, 5-9 Big Ten) on February 18, 2025 at Pauley Pavilion.

Tuesday's matchup between the Bruins and the Golden Gophers sees the Bruins as a double-digit favorite by 11.5 points. The matchup has a point total of 131.5.

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UCLA vs. Minnesota Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • Game time: 10:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Pauley Pavilion

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UCLA vs. Minnesota Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: UCLA (-11.5)
  • Moneyline: UCLA (-781), Minnesota (+530)
  • Total: 131.5 points

Pick ATS:UCLA (-11.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (131.5)
  • Prediction: UCLA 76, Minnesota 63

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UCLA vs. Minnesota Comparison

UCLA Rank UCLA Stat Minnesota Stat Minnesota Rank
137th 75.5 Points Scored 69 300th
23rd 64.8 Points Allowed 69.6 112th
50th 15.9 Assists 15.7 58th
44th 9.8 Turnovers 9.6 35th
74th 46.9% Field Goal % 44.8% 180th
119th 42.7% Field Goal % Allowed 43.8% 184th

UCLA Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Bruins this season is Tyler Bilodeau, who averages 14.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
  • Kobe Johnson is UCLA's leading rebounder, pulling down 5.8 per game, while Dylan Andrews is its best passer, distributing 3.1 assists in each contest.
  • The Bruins get the most three-point shooting production out of Bilodeau, who knocks down 1.3 threes per game.
  • Johnson is UCLA's leader in steals, averaging 1.7 steals per game, while Aday Mara leads them in blocks with 1.5 per contest.

Minnesota Key Players

  • Dawson Garcia sits atop the Golden Gophers leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 19.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
  • Minnesota's assist leader is Lu'Cye Patterson with 3.5 per game. Patterson also records 11.8 points per game and tacks on 3.6 rebounds per game.
  • Mike Mitchell Jr. knocks down 2.2 three-pointers per game, the most on the Golden Gophers.
  • Minnesota's leader in steals is Femi Odukale (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Parker Fox (1.2 per game).

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