UCLA Bruins vs. Indiana Hoosiers 2/14/25 – Marking February 14th, the UCLA Bruins respectable record of 18-7 places them in a comfortable position. Not far behind are the Indiana Hoosiers (15-10), looking to strengthen their season record, but with a significantly challenging season underneath their belts. On this day, the two teams meet up at the famous Assembly Hall and look to defeat each other. This game does not only promise fame but achievements as well along with unique styles from either team. The Bruins also look to set the record straight on their certification as tournament worthy candidates.
UCLA Bruins vs. Indiana Hoosiers 2/14/25 Game Info
| When: | Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Assembly Hall |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bruins | -1.5 (-110) | Over 139.5 (-110) | -130 |  |
| Hoosiers | +1.5 (-110) | Under 139.5 (-110) | +108 | |
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The Bruins (18-7, 9-5) are back in action at Indiana (15-10, 6-8) in a nationally-televised showdown in Bloomington, Ind.
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The Bruins are projected to win by a slim margin as seen from the spread and moneyline. The -1.5 spread suggests a tightly contested match in which the last few minutes will likely be decided by key plays. The total points stand at 139.5 which suggests that both teams are expected to score a reasonably high amount, supporting how both sides have performed this season.
Tyler Bilodeau (Forward) vs. Oumar Ballo (Center)
Tyler Bilodeau has turned out to be the most important player for the UCLA team, both for his scoring and complete play on the court. Averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, Bilodeau possesses a field goal percentage and three-point percentage of 50.4 and 43.2 respectively. His range helps to open the floor for his teammates, which is extremely important against the strong interior defense the Indiana team poses.
Oumar Ballo, in counter for Indiana, excels as a traditional center and has dominated the paint this season with a startling 13.7 points per game along with 9.6 rebounds. Not only does he score highly, but he also has the best field goal percentage in the NCAA at 64.6%. His efficiency on such high-percentage shots speaks to his skill. But, Ballo is not just an offensive player as he also grabs an impressive 1.5 blocks per game which will be critical in stopping UCLAβs penetration into the paint.
Bruins’ Balanced Assault
UCLA Bruins average 46.9% during shooting on the field and are estimated to yield around 75.6 points a game. Their most recent games have shown fluctuations though. Having soundly defeated Penn State (78-54) showed their capabilities, but a few days later, the loss to Illinois (78-83) raised some eyebrows for the level of concern on the defense. These contrasting outcomes result in their need for more robust consistency, especially in hostile locations like Assembly Hall.
Hoosiers’ Home Court Advantage
The Indiana State have faced their share of struggles this season, especially on the offensive end. However, their scoring average of 75.9 PPG surely appears to be a bit misleading. Their results suggest that even though they lost to Michigan by 3 points (67-70) and beat Michigan State (71-67), they are still considered a great team at home. The Hoosiers will rely on their home crowds and Ballo’s dominance inside to contend against true road warriors in Bruins.
Trends
UCLA Bruins Betting Trends
UCLA are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 6 games.
UCLA are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UCLA’s last 5 games on the road.
UCLA are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends
Indiana are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Indiana are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games at home.
Indiana are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Indiana are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games played in February.
UCLA Bruins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Prediction
Based on the available data, it seems the Bruins have the advantage, especially when it comes to spread-wins and road victories. Their all-around offensive and defensive efforts should enable them to beat the Hoosiers, who have struggled to execute in closing situations. Anticipate a tough match that may be won narrowly by UCLA.
UCLA are likely to win on the point spread as most punters would expect. The game is likely to go UNDER with both teams as adverse to scoring due to the fact that robust defensive measures are likely to be taken by both teams. The ever-present drama of the NCAA will, in the end, favor the Bruins who are the best team in the match.
Score Prediction: UCLA 70, Indiana 66
