UCLA vs Purdue Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UCLA vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 28th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 20-8 (11-6) this year after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 69-61 in their last game. UCLA led 28-24 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half in the win. The Bruins shot 40.4% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Skyy Clark added 13 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to Minnesota by a score of 64-61 but did beat Indiana by a score of 72-68 before that. UCLA has won nine of their last eleven games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Big Ten standings with an 11-6 record. UCLA has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 64.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 13.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. UCLA is shooting 46.6% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 35.5% on three-pointers this season. UCLA will play against Northwestern following this one.

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 19-9 (11-6) this season after they lost to Indiana by a score of 73-58 in their last game. Purdue led 37-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 48-21 in the second half in the loss. The Boilermakers shot 42.6% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 20 points and three rebounds, while Myles Colvin added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Boilermakers lost to Michigan State by a score of 75-66 and Wisconsin by a score of 94-84. Purdue has lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the Big Ten standings with an 11-6 record. Purdue has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Braden Smith is averaging 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this year. Purdue is shooting 49.2% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 37.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Purdue will beat UCLA 

• Purdue has won 22 of its last 23 night games at Mackey Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Purdue’s last seven home night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Six of UCLA’s last seven games have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

UCLA vs Purdue Prediction

Purdue comes into this matchup ranked #20 in the country, but they have lost four games in a row and they have scored just 66 and 58 points in their last two. The Boilermakers are shooting over 49% from the field this year and they are 6-2 in their last eight home games. UCLA has the same conference record that Purdue has, but they have won nine of their last eleven games. The Bruins are one of the better defensive teams in the country, allowing just 64.6 points per game this year, but they will be tested here. UCLA might be in better form than Purdue currently is, but I think the Boilermakers bounce back at home against an inconsistent UCLA offense. Take Purdue here.