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UCLA vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UCLA vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Ohio State will take on UCLA in men's college basketball action at Value City Arena on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Ohio State as the most likely winner of the UCLA vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UCLA vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between UCLA and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio State a 63% chance of beating UCLA. Our predicted final score has Ohio State winning 76-72.
According to our model, UCLA (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
UCLA vs. Ohio State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UCLA | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +184 | -210 |
| Total | o146.5 (-112) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UCLA vs. Ohio State 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 +4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UCLA | +184 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UCLA +4.5 at the spread.
UCLA vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Ohio State and UCLA at Value City Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: UCLA vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat UCLA on Saturday.
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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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