Saturday's contest features the UCLA Bruins (30-5) and the Northwestern Wildcats (22-11) clashing at Golden 1 Center (on March 18) at 8:40 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 71-61 win for UCLA.

Based on our computer prediction, UCLA projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup versus Northwestern. The total has been set at 126.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

UCLA vs. Northwestern Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • TV: TNT
  • Where: Sacramento, California
  • Venue: Golden 1 Center
  • Line: UCLA -7.5
  • Point Total: 126.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): UCLA -375, Northwestern +290

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UCLA vs. Northwestern Score Prediction

  • Prediction: UCLA 71, Northwestern 61

Spread & Total Prediction for UCLA vs. Northwestern

  • Pick ATS: UCLA (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (126.5)

UCLA has a 17-15-0 record against the spread this season compared to Northwestern, who is 17-12-0 ATS. The Bruins have a 16-16-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Wildcats have a record of 11-18-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 142.2 points per game, 15.7 more points than this matchup's total. UCLA is 6-4 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its past 10 games, while Northwestern has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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UCLA Performance Insights

  • The Bruins average 74.3 points per game (118th in college basketball) while giving up 60.1 per outing (sixth in college basketball). They have a +496 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 14.2 points per game.
  • UCLA ranks 119th in college basketball at 32.6 rebounds per game. That's 3.7 more than the 28.9 its opponents average.
  • UCLA knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (311th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 6.5. It shoots 34.6% from deep while its opponents hit 31.1% from long range.
  • The Bruins average 98.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (69th in college basketball), and give up 79.4 points per 100 possessions (fourth in college basketball).
  • UCLA has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.4 per game (10th in college basketball play) while forcing 15.0 (23rd in college basketball).

Northwestern Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats put up 67.9 points per game (274th in college basketball) while allowing 62.6 per contest (18th in college basketball). They have a +174 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.3 points per game.
  • Northwestern grabs 32.1 rebounds per game (157th in college basketball), compared to the 32.0 of its opponents.
  • Northwestern connects on 7.7 three-pointers per game (134th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.5 on average.
  • Northwestern has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 4.4 per game, committing 9.1 (seventh in college basketball) while forcing 13.5 (68th in college basketball).

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