Nov 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) goes to the basket past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) during the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Sacramento State vs UCLA Prediction 11/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP Sacramento State Hornets UCLA Bruins
Team Records 3-2 3-1
Spread +27.5 -115 -27.5 -105
Moneyline +3000 -10000
Total Over 144.5 (-105) Under 144.5 (-115)
Where Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
When Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time 10:30 PM EST
TV BTN

In this article, we will formulate a Sacramento State vs UCLA Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCLA Bruins Preview


UCLA has a 3-1 record this season and are tied for 16th place in the Big Ten conference. They are 0-4 ATS, 1-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. UCLA is coming off a 65-69 home loss against Arizona and will face Presbyterian, California and Washington next.

Offensively, UCLA averages 75.5 points per game, which ranks 240th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67 points per game (87th). The Bruins shoot with 46.8% from the field (145th), and with 34.6% from beyond the arc (144th). They shoot with 77.1% from the free throw line (52nd), and grab 33.3 rebounds per game (296th), while dishing out 16.5 assists per game (121st) and committing 11.3 turnovers per game (106th).

Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 4 rebounds. Donovan Dent follows with 14.7 points and 3 rebounds per game, while Eric Dailey Jr. adds 12.3 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Sacramento State Hornets Preview


Sacramento State has a 3-2 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the Big Sky conference. They are 2-1 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 0-1 away record. Sacramento State is coming off a 64-62 home win against Presbyterian and will face California, San Francisco State and Pacific next.

Offensively, Sacramento State averages 82.6 points per game, which ranks 145th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 77.2 points per game (246th). The Hornets shoot with 47.8% from the field (120th), and with 41.6% from beyond the arc (25th). They shoot with 74.4% from the free throw line (99th), and grab 39.2 rebounds per game (152nd), while dishing out 16 assists per game (142nd) and committing 14.2 turnovers per game (273rd).

Jeremiah Cherry leads Sacramento State in scoring, with an average of 18.2 points and 9.6 rebounds. Mikey Williams follows with 16.4 points per game, while Prophet Johnson adds 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.

Sacramento State Hornets @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: November 18, 2025


Why the UCLA Bruins will win

  • UCLA has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
  • Sacramento State has lost each of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
  • UCLA has won the first half in each of its last 16 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

  • The road team has won the first half in each of Sacramento State’s last three games.

Sacramento State vs UCLA Prediction


In this Sacramento State vs UCLA Prediction, UCLA is coming as -26.5 home favorites. Both teams have three wins this season, but UCLA is playing its fourth straight game at home to start the season, while Sacramento State has lost its only road game. Sacramento State has a better offense, scoring 7.1 points more than UCLA, while the Bruins have failed to cover in every game they have played this season. I like the guests to keep this one close, so take Sacramento State and the +26.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Sacramento State +26.5

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