
UCLA vs Michigan State Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Michigan State (18-3) vs. UCLA (16-6)
February 4, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCLA -2.5; Over/Under: 140.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UCLA vs Michigan State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th, at the Pauley Pavilion. Let’s take a look at a UCLA Bruins vs Michigan State Spartans pick.
Michigan State Fell Short
Michigan State faced off against USC in the last game and they ended up falling short. Michigan scored 64 points against USC but the defense gave up 70 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 35-32 and they couldn’t bounce back in the second half, and that led to the defeat. Michigan State shot 42.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Jeremy Fears Jr put up 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Michigan State currently sits with an 18-3 record overall and they have gone 13-8 against the spread. The over has hit in only eight of the games. Michigan State is averaging 80.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 47th in the league while the defense is ranked 60th in the league. Jaden Atkins has been the top player for Michigan State averaging 13.5 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
UCLA has Confidence
UCLA has all kinds of confidence right now and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against USC, they won 82-76 and in the last game against Oregon, they won 78-52. The offense was good in the last game, but the defense was even more impressive and that led to the easy victory. Eric Dailey Jr had a strong game putting up 21 points and four rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 15 points.
UCLA comes into this game with a 16-6 record overall and they have gone 12-2 against the spread. The over has hit in nine of the games. UCLA is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 64.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 134th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st in the league. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14 points while shooting 50.9 percent from the field. UCLA will face Penn State following this one.
UCLA vs Michigan State Prediction
Michigan State has lost some confidence and UCLA has all kinds of confidence right now. ULCA’s defense is giving up 64.5 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Michigan State isn’t going to use their balanced offense, and it’s going to be UCLA that gets the job done. This could be a game where Michigan State finished with only 50 or 52 points. Back UCLA against the spread.