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UCLA vs. Michigan prediction: Why Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UCLA vs Michigan predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 12:45 PM ET as UCLA takes on Michigan in men's college basketball action at Crisler Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Michigan as the most likely winner of the UCLA vs. Michigan game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UCLA vs. Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between UCLA and Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Michigan a 90% chance of defeating UCLA. Our predicted final score has Michigan winning 87-71.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and UCLA and Michigan each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
UCLA vs. Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UCLA | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-118) | -16.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +1100 | -2000 |
| Total | o155.5 (-105) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UCLA vs. Michigan picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Michigan -16.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | UCLA | +1100 |
| Total | Over 155.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 155.5 total points.
UCLA vs. Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Michigan and UCLA at Crisler Center is scheduled to begin at 12:45 PM ET.
- Who: UCLA vs. Michigan
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 12:45 PM ET/9:45AM PT
- Venue: Crisler Center
Conclusion
We predict Michigan, with a 90% win probability, will likely beat UCLA on Saturday.
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