UCLA vs. LSU women's basketball prediction, picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8
UCLA vs. LSU women's basketball prediction, picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8 It's UCLA vs. LSU in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.
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The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and Meghan Hall gives some of the best matchups to watch in the Sweet Sixteen.
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The 2025 women's NCAA Tournament is in full force.
Among the Sunday Elite Eight matchups will be a bout between UCLA and LSU women's basketball.
The No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins defeated Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 to advance in the women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the 3-seeded LSU Tigers, most recently prevailed over NC State.
Here's how our experts see the Elite Eight clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.
Without further ado, here are our UCLA vs. LSU picks and predictions.
UCLA vs LSU picks and predictions
Our experts from across the USA TODAY Network are leaning heavily (4 to 1) on who will win the Elite Eight game between the Bruins and Tigers. One of our experts originally took another team to make the Final Four in this spot. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UCLA
Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: UCLA
Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: UCLA
Meg L. Hall, For The Win: UCLA
UCLA vs LSU time, TV channel, how to watch
Game Day: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025 Game Time: 3 p.m. ET
3 p.m. ET Location: Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington
Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington TV Channel: ABC
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UCLA vs LSU odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, March 29.
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