Arizona State vs UCLA Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Arizona State vs UCLA prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 17th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 9-2 this season after they defeated Santa Clara by a score of 82-79 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 55-38 at halftime, but they won the second half 44-24 for the crazy comeback victory. The Sun Devils shot 55% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Massamba Diop led ASU with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Anthony Johnson added 15 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Arizona State defeated Northern Arizona by a score of 73-48 and Oklahoma by a score of 86-70. The Sun Devils have scored 80.7 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Maurice Odum is averaging 16.7 points and 6.0 assists per game, while Anthony Johnson is averaging 13.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Sun Devils. Arizona State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 39.2% on three pointers this season. 

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 7-3 this year after they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 82-72 in their last game. UCLA trailed 45-40 at halftime and they only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Bruins shot 49% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 24 points and four rebounds, while Donovan Dent added 12 points and 10 assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UCLA defeated Oregon by a score of 74-63 and Washington by a score of 82-80. The Bruins have scored 76.7 points per game with 33.7 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.7 points against per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 16.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Skyy Clark is averaging 12.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Bruins. UCLA is shooting 48.1% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
• Arizona State has lost each of its last five night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

• Arizona State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last five games between Arizona State and UCLA have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Six of Arizona State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.

Arizona State vs UCLA Prediction 

UCLA comes into this matchup after losing to Gonzaga, but they played decently well and ended up covering, which not many teams can say this year. The Bruins are 6-0 at home and they are shooting 48% from the field. Arizona State has won three games in a row, but they were lucky to escape with a win over Santa Clara in their last game. The Sun Devils are 1-0 on the road and they are shooting 47% from the field. I do think UCLA will get the win, but I expect it to be a low scoring game and I think ASU can keep it close. Take the Sun Devils here.

David Racey's Pick: Arizona State +8.5