Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rutgers vs UCLA prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 9-13 (2-9) this season after they lost to USC by a score of 78-75 in their last game. Rutgers trailed 40-30 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Scarlet Knights shot 39% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Tariq Francis led Rutgers with 26 points and five assists, while Dylan Grant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Rutgers lost to Michigan State by a score of 88-79 and Indiana by a score of 82-59. The Scarlet Knights have scored 70.4 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.3 points against per game this season. Tariq Francis is averaging 16.7 points and 2.4 assists per game, while Dylan Grant is averaging 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is shooting 40.6% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 15-7 (7-4) this year after they lost to Indiana in double overtime by a score of 98-97 in their last game. UCLA led 36-30 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half and lost in double overtime. The Bruins shot 39% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Trent Perry led UCLA with 25 points and seven rebounds, while Donovan Dent added 24 points and 11 assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UCLA defeated Oregon by a score of 73-57 and Northwestern by a score of 71-64. The Bruins have scored 78.0 points per game with 32.9 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.9 points against per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 18.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Donovan Dent is averaging 13.6 points and 6.8 assists per game for the Bruins. UCLA is shooting 47.1% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won each of its last nine night games after coming off overtime.
• Rutgers has lost each of its last seven road games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Rutgers’ last 18 night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of UCLA’s last four home night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction 

UCLA comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they let one get away against Indiana in their last game. The Bruins are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last four. Rutgers is just 2-9 in Big Ten play and they are shooting 41% from the field. The Scarlet Knights have allowed 78+ points in four of their last five, but they have been much more competitive in the last two weeks. I think UCLA will get the win, but I expect a low scoring game, so I will take a good amount of points with Rutgers.

David Racey's Pick: Rutgers +13.5