Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks

The Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Pauley Pavilion. Here’s a Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction. This article will include a Michigan State vs UCLA Pick.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview 

The Michigan State Spartans beat Minnesota, lost to USC, and they play Oregon, Indiana, and Illinois next. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 80.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.5 points and 1.6 assists, while Jase Richardson is averaging 9.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. Tre Holloman is dishing 3.7 assists and Coen Carr is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview 

The UCLA Bruins beat Oregon and USC, and they play Penn State, Illinois, and Indiana next. The UCLA Bruins are averaging 76 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 12.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Sebastian Mack is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Andrews is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won 37 of its last 38 night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon following a home win.

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last eight night games.
• UCLA has lost each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• UCLA has lost the first half in three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of UCLA’s last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon have produced a total of 140+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UCLA ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.7).
• UCLA ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Michigan State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
• Michigan State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.7).

Michigan State vs UCLA Injury Report

UCLA will be without Christian Horry, Eric Freeney, Devin Williams, and Evan Manjikian. Nick Sanders is questionable for Michigan State due to a foot injury. 

Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction

UCLA should get the benefit of the doubt at home where it’s 11-1 SU on the season. However, the value is with Michigan State and the free bucket. Michigan State has won three of its four road games this season and has a defense that travels. UCLA hasn’t faced the type of physicality Michigan State brings to the table, and it could take some time to adjust. Michigan State is also 2-1 ATS and SU this season as an underdog. Michigan State has simply been the more consistent team this season and I trust Sparty more if this game is tight late. Should be a fun game late Tuesday night, but I’m going to grab the points with Michigan State out west.