| MATCHUP | Arizona Wildcats | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | -5.5 -110 | +5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
UCLA vs Arizona Prediction
In this UCLA vs Arizona Prediction, Arizona is coming as -5.5 favorites. Arizona was the #3 team in the nation last season and is projected as #4 for the upcoming season. After reaching the Final Four last season, the Wildcats have the talent to contend for another deep tournament run and are favored to defend their Big 12 title despite significant roster changes. They had superior numbers both offensively and defensively than UCLA last season, having the 12th-best offense in the country and a whopping +16.8 point differential, while being excellent against the spread with a 23-16 ATS record, while UCLA was below average on the road and just 17-19 against the spread last season. The Bruins are projected as #22 for the upcoming College Basketball Season as they return with an experienced core but must replace key production, with their changed roster aiming to remain competitive in the Big 10 and secure another NCAA Tournament appearance. Arizona has been dominating this matchup, as it is 7-2 in its last 9 head-to-head meetings against UCLA and 6-3 against the spread. Take Arizona and lay the short -5.5 number today in the season opener.
Arizona Wildcats Preview
The Arizona Wildcats finished last season with a 36-3 overall record and had a 16-2 conference record and were placed 1st in the Big 12. They had a 16-1 home record and a 9-1 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 86.2 points per game (ranking 12th in the nation), while allowing 69.4 points per game defensively (60th). They had a 121.5 offensive rating (ranking 11th) and a 114.6 defensive rating (335th). The Wildcats shot with 49.9% from the field (ranking 13th in the nation) and 36.6% from beyond the arc (37th), while grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game (2nd in the nation) and averaging 16.4 assists per game (44th). They had 4.2 blocks per game (61st in the nation) and 7.4 steals per game (112th).
Brayden Burries led Arizona in scoring, with an average of 16.1 ppg on 49.1% shooting from the field, adding 4.9 rebounds while shooting 80.5% from the free throw line. Koa Peat followed with 14.1 ppg on 52.8% shooting from the field and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Jaden Bradley added 13.3 ppg on 46.3% shooting from the field and 3.4 rebounds per game.
UCLA Bruins Preview
The UCLA Bruins finished last season with a 24-12 overall record and had a 13-7 conference record and were placed 6th in the Big Ten. They had a 17-1 home record and a 4-6 road record.
Offensively, they averaged 77.1 points per game (ranking 146th in the nation), while allowing 71.1 points per game defensively (101st). They had a 115.4 offensive rating (ranking 64th) and a 105.2 defensive rating (136th). The Bruins shot with 46.6% from the field (ranking 86th in the nation) and 37.9% from beyond the arc (20th), while grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game (318th in the nation) and averaging 16.1 assists per game (56th). They had 3.0 blocks per game (232nd in the nation) and 6.7 steals per game (172nd).
Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA in scoring, with an average of 17.6 ppg on 51.8% shooting from the field, adding 5.6 rebounds while shooting 87.3% from the free throw line. Donovan Dent followed with 13.3 ppg on 40.8% shooting from the field and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Trent Perry added 12.6 ppg on 43.6% shooting from the field and 3.0 rebounds per game.
Arizona Wildcats @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: November 2, 2026
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UCLA has lost five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UCLA’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at T-Mobile Arena have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of Arizona’s last eight Monday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.