Indiana vs UCLA Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Indiana Hoosiers and the UCLA Bruins meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Pauley Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Indiana Hoosiers vs. UCLA Bruins prediction.

Indiana Hoosiers Recap

The Indiana Hoosiers come into this game looking to add on to their 72-67 win over Purdue last time out to sit at 14-7 this season. After this game, Indiana will head on the road for a game against USC.

Hoosiers Win Back-To-Back Games

Lamar Wilkerson leads the Hoosiers in scoring with 20.2 PPG along with 3.1 RPG and 2.6 APG while Tucker DeVries has 14.6 PPG with 4.9 RPG and 2.8 APG to lead the Hoosiers in rebounding. Tayton Conerway has 11.9 PPG with 4.5 APG along with 3.7 RPG to lead the Hoosiers in assists while Reed Bailey has 10.1 PPG with 4.6 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for the Hoosiers up to this point in the year. Conor Enright has 4.4 APG as well on the year. As a team, Indiana is averaging 83.1 PPG on 48% shooting from the field, 36.1% from three and 78% from the foul line so far this season.

UCLA Bruins Recap

The UCLA Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 73-57 win over Oregon last time out to sit at 15-6 this season. After this game, UCLA will take on Rutgers at home.

Bruins Win 3 In A Row

Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA in scoring with 18.2 PPG with 5.1 RPG while Skyy Clark has 13.5 PPG with 2.8 RPG. Donovan Dent has 13.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG and a team-high 6.5 APG to lead the Bruins in the assist department and Eric Dailey Jr. has 10.1 PPG with 5.5 RPG to lead the Bruins in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UCLA up to this point in the year. Trent Perry has 9.5 PPG with 2.2 RPG and 2.5 APG and Xavier Booker has 8.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG this season. As a team, UCLA is averaging 80.2 PPG on 48.6% shooting from the field, 38.8% from three and 75.9% from the foul line this season.

Indiana Hoosiers @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won each of its last 14 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
• Indiana has lost each of its last three day games against Conference opponents.
• UCLA has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won six of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Indiana has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of UCLA’s last 10 games against Conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
• Six of Indiana’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. UCLA Bruins Prediction

I’m on the Bruins here. I just haven’t loved what I’ve seen from Indiana on the road in their step up spots, and I think that UCLA at home is a different animal. I think Indiana has a bit of a hangover here after beating Purdue and travelling cross country, and I think that the Bruins get the win and cover at home. Give me UCLA.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UCLA -3.5