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Northwestern vs. UCLA prediction: UCLA favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northwestern vs UCLA predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UCLA and Northwestern are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UCLA as the most likely winner of the Northwestern vs. UCLA game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northwestern vs. UCLA prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Northwestern and UCLA 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives UCLA a 78% chance of defeating Northwestern. Our predicted final score has UCLA winning 76-68.
According to our model, UCLA (-8.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Northwestern vs. UCLA odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northwestern | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-115) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +315 | -360 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northwestern vs. UCLA picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UCLA -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UCLA | -360 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Northwestern vs. UCLA game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between UCLA and Northwestern at Pauley Pavilion is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northwestern vs. UCLA
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict UCLA, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northwestern vs. UCLA insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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