| MATCHUP | UCLA Bruins | UConn Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-11 | 30-5 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 137.5 (-105) | Under 137.5 (-115) |
| Where | UConn Stadium | |
| When | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins beat UCF and lost to Purdue. UCLA has won 7 of its last 9 games.
The UCLA Bruins are averaging 77.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Donovan Dent is averaging 13.4 points and 2.9 rebounds. Trent Perry is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Dailey Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The UCLA Bruins are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The UCLA Bruins are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.3 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies lost to St. John’s and beat Furman. UConn has won 14 of its last 20 games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 78.2 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Solo Ball is averaging 13.4 points and 1.6 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer, and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 11 NCAA Tournament night games.
- UCLA has lost nine of its last 10 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- UCLA has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won each of its last six night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last eight games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues has produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Each of UCLA’s last nine Sunday night games against non-Conference opponents has produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.5).
- Connecticut ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.6).
- UCLA ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.79).
- UCLA ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.8%).
UCLA vs UConn Prediction
UConn has had issues covering numbers all season, but this line feels soft when you consider the Huskies’ dominance in the NCAA Tournament under this current coaching staff. UConn is 13-1 ATS in its last 14 games in the big dance as a favorite. Yes, Furman hung around, but sometimes close calls are good for a bounce-back spot. I don’t trust UCLA to string together wins over good teams and sometimes this defense is leaky. UConn should simply be a larger favorite. This line feels like a gift, but I’m not asking any questions. Give me UConn and the small number.