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UCLA vs. Wisconsin prediction: Why Wisconsin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/6/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UCLA vs Wisconsin predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Wisconsin and UCLA will meet in men's college basketball action at Kohl Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Wisconsin as the most likely winner of the UCLA vs. Wisconsin game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UCLA vs. Wisconsin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between UCLA and Wisconsin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Wisconsin a 67% chance of defeating UCLA. Our predicted final score has Wisconsin winning 79-74.
According to our model, Wisconsin (-3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 152.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
UCLA vs. Wisconsin odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UCLA | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-102) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o152.5 (-112) | u152.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UCLA vs. Wisconsin picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin | -190 |
| Total | Over 152.5 | -112 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Wisconsin to win.
UCLA vs. Wisconsin game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Wisconsin and UCLA at Kohl Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: UCLA vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Kohl Center
Conclusion
We predict Wisconsin, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat UCLA on Tuesday.
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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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