Saturday's game at Golden 1 Center has the UCLA Bruins (30-5) going head to head against the Northwestern Wildcats (22-11) at 8:40 PM ET on March 18. Our computer prediction projects a 71-61 victory for UCLA, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, UCLA is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 7.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 126.5 over/under.

Northwestern vs. UCLA Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • TV: TNT
  • Where: Sacramento, California
  • Venue: Golden 1 Center
  • Line: UCLA -7.5
  • Point Total: 126.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): UCLA -375, Northwestern +290

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Northwestern vs. UCLA Score Prediction

  • Prediction: UCLA 71, Northwestern 61

Spread & Total Prediction for Northwestern vs. UCLA

  • Pick ATS: UCLA (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (126.5)

UCLA is 17-15-0 against the spread this season compared to Northwestern's 17-12-0 ATS record. The Bruins are 16-16-0 and the Wildcats are 11-18-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams average 142.2 points per game, 15.7 more points than this matchup's total. UCLA has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall in the last 10 contests. Northwestern has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Northwestern Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats put up 67.9 points per game (274th in college basketball) while allowing 62.6 per contest (18th in college basketball). They have a +174 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.3 points per game.
  • Northwestern ranks 157th in college basketball at 32.1 rebounds per game. That's similar to the 32 its opponents average.
  • Northwestern knocks down 7.7 three-pointers per game (134th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.5. It shoots 32.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.6%.
  • Northwestern has committed 9.1 turnovers per game (seventh in college basketball), 4.4 fewer than the 13.5 it forces (68th in college basketball).

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