In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
UCLA Bruins Preview
The UCLA Bruins have a 15-7 overall record this season and a 7-4 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 98-97 double overtime home loss against Indiana and their previous three games were a 73-57 away win against Oregon, a 71-64 home win against Northwestern and a 69-67 home win against Purdue.
Offensively, UCLA averages 78 points per game, while allowing 69.9 points per game defensively. The Bruins shoot with 47% from the field and grab 32.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA in scoring, with an average of 18.2 points per game, while shooting with 51.8% from the field and 86.1% from the free throw line. Eric Dailey Jr. leads the team in rebounds with 6 per game, while Dominick Dent leads the team in assists with 6.8 per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 9-13 overall record this season and a 2-9 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 78-75 away loss against USC and their previous three games were an 88-79 overtime home loss against Michigan State, an 82-59 home loss against Indiana and a 68-62 away loss against Iowa.
Offensively, Rutgers averages 70.4 points per game, while allowing 75.3 points per game defensively. The Scarlet Knights shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.9 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Tariq Francis leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 89% from the free throw line. Emmanuel Ogbole leads the team in rebounds with 6.6 per game, while Jamichael Davis leads the team in assists with 2.6 per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: February 3, 2026
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won each of its last 11 games after coming off overtime.
- Rutgers has lost each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
- UCLA has won the first half in 24 of its last 25 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Sixteen of Rutgers’ last 18 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of UCLA’s last four home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCLA ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
- UCLA ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction
In this Rutgers vs UCLA Prediction, UCLA is coming as -14.5 home favorites. UCLA has been the far better team this season and have been almost perfect at home, while Rutgers has been winless on the road. UCLA is 5-2 in its last 7 games, while on the other hand, Rutgers have been struggling with five consecutive losses, but are 8-1 against the spread in their last 9 games. Rutgers won straight up in their only previous meeting against UCLA last season by 75-68 and I expect them to keep this one somewhat close. Take Rutgers and get the +14.5 points in this one.