UCLA vs Indiana Prediction 2/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UCLA vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 14th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 18-7 (9-5) this year after they lost to Illinois by a score of 83-78 in their last game. UCLA trailed 31-25 at halftime, but they did score 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Bruins shot 48.3% from the field, 52.2% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 25 points and three rebounds, while Kobe Johnson added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bruins defeated Penn State by a score of 78-54 and Michigan State by a score of 63-61. UCLA has won seven of their last eight games and they are currently fifth in the Big Ten standings with a 9-5 record. UCLA has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 64.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.1 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 11.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. UCLA is shooting 46.9% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 15-10 (6-8) this season after they defeated Michigan State by a score of 71-67 in their last game. Indiana led 32-29 at halftime and they were able to score 39 points in the second half to secure the win. The Hoosiers shot 48% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Malik Reneau led Indiana with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Oumar Ballo added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hoosiers lost to Michigan by a score of 70-67 and Wisconsin by a score of 76-64. Indiana has lost five of their last six games and they are currently 11th in the Big Ten standings with a 6-8 record. Indiana has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 73.2 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is averaging 13.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 46.4% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season.    

Why Indiana will beat UCLA

• Indiana has won each of its last eight night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why UCLA will beat Indiana

• UCLA has won seven of its last eight games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Indiana has lost five of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Indiana has lost the first half in each of its last three home games against the Big Ten Conference.

UCLA vs Indiana Prediction 

UCLA comes into this matchup after winning eight of their last nine games, but they are coming off of a loss and will be on the road for this game. The Bruins lost a tight game on the road against Illinois last time out, but they are still 2-1 in their last three road games. UCLA is shooting 46.9% from the field this year and they have allowed 61 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Indiana finally snapped their losing streak with a great win against Michigan State in their last game and they will try to make it two in a row here. The Hoosiers have had a ton of close losses this year, so they could very easily have a much better record. Indiana is shooting 46.4% from the field this season, but they are allowing 73.2 points per game on defense. This should be a very entertaining game, but I think points are going to be at a premium, so I like the under here.