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28-03-2025
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Utah State vs UCLA Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament continues Thursday night in Lexingon, KY when the Aggies of Utah State (26-7) take the court against the UCLA Bruins (22-10). UCLA is coming off a one-and-done showing in the Big Ten tournament losing to Wisconsin in the quarterfinals. The Bruins are known for their strong defense and deep rotation, with Tyler Bilodeau capable of taking over in clutch moments. UCLA will look to control the tempo with their defensive prowess while efficiently executing on the offensive end to overpower the Aggies. Utah State, meanwhile, lost to Colorado State in the MWC Tournament. Thursday, they will rely on sharp shooting (49.2% FG in last ten games) and a disciplined approach to stay competitive. If the Aggies can hit their outside shots and maintain composure under pressure, they'll have a chance to challenge UCLA, though the Bruins' overall depth and defense make them the betting favorites in this matchup. Advertisement Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Utah State vs. UCLA Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 9:25PM EST Site: Rupp Arena City: Lexington, KY Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Utah State vs. UCLA The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of BetMGM : Advertisement Odds: Utah State Aggies (+195), UCLA Bruins (-235) Spread: Bruins -5.5 Total: 144.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Utah State vs. UCLA NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Aggies & Bruins game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on UCLA -5.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 144.5. Utah State vs. UCLA: Top betting trends and recent stats Utah State is 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games (15-15 for the season) UCLA is 6-3-1 against the spread in their last 10 games (18-12-1 for the season) UCLA's last 4 games have cashed to the OVER If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Advertisement Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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21-03-2025
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March Madness live updates, scores, bracket, highlights: Michigan vs. UCSD, Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington in NCAA tournament
It's officially March Madness time. The first full day of the NCAA tournament is Thursday, with 16 men's games spread out over 12 hours. Creighton and Louisville got things started in the first game of the day, while Texas Tech and UNC Wilmington will wrap up the opening day of action late tonight. No. 12 McNeese provided the first big upset of the tournament in the afternoon, stifling No. 5 Clemson for an embarrassingly low 13 points in the first half and then holding on for a 69-67 win. (Track all of the 2025 NCAA tournament upsets here.) Here's how the rest of Thursday's schedule will unfold (all times Eastern, scroll for live updates): No. 9 Creighton 89, No. 8 Louisville 75 No. 4 Purdue 75, No. 13 High Point 63 No. 3 Wisconsin 85, No. 14 Montana 66 No. 1 Houston 78, No. 16 SIU Edwardsville 40 No. 1 Auburn 83, No. 16 Alabama State 63 No. 12 McNeese 69, No. 5 Clemson 67 No. 6 BYU 80, No. 11 VCU 71 No. 8 Gonzaga 89, No. 9 Georgia 68 No. 2 Tennessee 77, No. 15 Wofford 62 No. 10 Arkansas 79, No. 7 Kansas 72 No. 4 Texas A&M 80, No. 13 Yale 71 No. 11 Drake 67, No. 6 Missouri 57 No. 7 UCLA 72, No. 10 Utah State 47 No. 15 Omaha vs. No. 2 St. John's (CBS) No. 12 UC San Diego vs. No. 5 Michigan (TBS) No. 14 UNC Wilmington vs. No. 3 Texas Tech (TruTV)The Tritons are in the middle of a 12-0 run, and a 15-4 run to start the second half. They've suddenly got a one-possession game with Michigan early in the second half. This game got more interesting than expected. UNC-Wilmington finished the first half on a 15-3 run and is within striking distance of the Red Raiders. Texas Tech's Kerwin Walton leads all scorers with 15 points. Make that a 10-0 run for the Seahawks 🎯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 St. John's has fully shaken off a sluggish start. Now pulling away from Omaha with a 60-36 edge midway through the 2nd half. They're pouring it on now 🤯#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 And it's over. Utah State's offense had nothing against UCLA and the result was a double-digit deficit for the entire second half. Seven different UCLA players scored between seven and 14 points, and they had assists on 22 of their 26 field goals. A great day on both sides of the ball for the Bruins. They'll face No. 2 Tennessee in the second round. Tyler Bilodeau from WAY back 😳#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Johnnies open the 2nd half on a 10-2 scoring spurt to open a 43-30 lead. Suddenly, Omaha's early upset hopes are fading. THE RED STORM ARE FLYING ✈️#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Wolverines are in control of this one early. They opened the game on a 10-0 run and have led the entire way while the Tritons shot just 2-of-15 from deep. The Red Storm weathered the Omaha ... storm early in the game to take a mild lead into the locker room. Neither team is shooting particularly well. Can St. John's pull away? There might not be much more to say about this game. Utah State's offense is still sputtering (3-of-24 on 3-pointers) and UCLA has its biggest lead of the night, with 14 points from Skyy Clark. The Bruins have assists on 19 of their 22 field goals tonight. SOME ELITE BALL MOVEMENT FROM @UCLAMBB A 9-0 run for the Bruins. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Utah State missed 18 straight 3-pointers before Isaac Johnson finally sank one with 15:25 left in the second half. UCLA still leads them 53-36. After what was a nervous start for the No. 2 seed, the Red Storm have finally moved in front, 28 late in the first half after an 14-2 run. 8-0 run gives @StJohnsBBall their first lead of the game — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 If there was one underdog that the betting public seemed to be gravitating toward at sportsbooks this week, it was No. 11 Drake. The Bulldogs (+5.5) were the most-bet team on the moneyline at BetMGM among all of Thursday's games, and had upwards of 75% of wagers and 80% of handle at multiple sportsbooks to cover. The Bulldogs not only ended up covering for all 40 minutes of the game, but held on to win outright, 67-57. One Vegas bookmaker's succinct text to Yahoo Sports on the result: "Not good." SJU answered Omaha's 7-0 with its own 7-0 barrage, but Omaha still leads 12-10 at the under-12 timeout. Omaha stops the St. John's run with a triple of their own 🎯#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Utah State's offense, ranked 17th in the country by KenPom, is shooting 10-of-32 (2-of-17 from deep) with six turnovers. The Aggies' Mason Falslev leads all scorers with 13 points, but UCLA's offense is doing what it wants so far in Lexington. "Hanging like Shaq on that rim." - Brian AndersonAday Mara having himself a 1st half @UCLAMBB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Missouri's turnaround season ends in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Drake is now 31-3 after beating the Tigers and will play the winner of Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Utah State had pulled to within a single possession, but a 12-0 UCLA run has the Bruins up 14 late in the first half. Aday Mara glides to the basket 💨#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Bulldogs lead 63-55 with 52.7 to go. The upset is getting closer and closer. No. 15 Omaha is off to a surprisingly strong start against the Johnnies. JJ White from LOGO RANGE 🎯Omaha comes out swinging up 7-0 against St. John's 👀#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Tigers got a steal and Marques Warrick had a wide-open 3-pointer to cut the lead to 1 but it didn't fall. A foul on the other end resulted in one free throw for Drake and a 60-55 lead with 1:26 to go/ Missouri went on a 10-0 run, almost all of which came from the free throw line, to cut the game to just a single point. Drake finally responded with a jumper from Stirtz and a Cam Manyawu layup to end the run and keep their lead. The Bulldogs lead 56-51 with 2:47 left in Wichita. Cam Manyawu gets to the cup 🥤#MarchMadness @DrakeBulldogsMB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Drake is 3-of-10 from the free throw line today, and Missouri is suddenly right back in this. Drake's lead is down to just four points with about six minutes left The Tritons are in the middle of a 12-0 run, and a 15-4 run to start the second half. They've suddenly got a one-possession game with Michigan early in the second half. This game got more interesting than expected. UNC-Wilmington finished the first half on a 15-3 run and is within striking distance of the Red Raiders. Texas Tech's Kerwin Walton leads all scorers with 15 points. Make that a 10-0 run for the Seahawks 🎯#MarchMadness — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 St. John's has fully shaken off a sluggish start. Now pulling away from Omaha with a 60-36 edge midway through the 2nd half. They're pouring it on now 🤯#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 And it's over. Utah State's offense had nothing against UCLA and the result was a double-digit deficit for the entire second half. Seven different UCLA players scored between seven and 14 points, and they had assists on 22 of their 26 field goals. A great day on both sides of the ball for the Bruins. They'll face No. 2 Tennessee in the second round. Tyler Bilodeau from WAY back 😳#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Johnnies open the 2nd half on a 10-2 scoring spurt to open a 43-30 lead. Suddenly, Omaha's early upset hopes are fading. THE RED STORM ARE FLYING ✈️#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Wolverines are in control of this one early. They opened the game on a 10-0 run and have led the entire way while the Tritons shot just 2-of-15 from deep. The Red Storm weathered the Omaha ... storm early in the game to take a mild lead into the locker room. Neither team is shooting particularly well. Can St. John's pull away? There might not be much more to say about this game. Utah State's offense is still sputtering (3-of-24 on 3-pointers) and UCLA has its biggest lead of the night, with 14 points from Skyy Clark. The Bruins have assists on 19 of their 22 field goals tonight. SOME ELITE BALL MOVEMENT FROM @UCLAMBB A 9-0 run for the Bruins. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Utah State missed 18 straight 3-pointers before Isaac Johnson finally sank one with 15:25 left in the second half. UCLA still leads them 53-36. After what was a nervous start for the No. 2 seed, the Red Storm have finally moved in front, 28 late in the first half after an 14-2 run. 8-0 run gives @StJohnsBBall their first lead of the game — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 If there was one underdog that the betting public seemed to be gravitating toward at sportsbooks this week, it was No. 11 Drake. The Bulldogs (+5.5) were the most-bet team on the moneyline at BetMGM among all of Thursday's games, and had upwards of 75% of wagers and 80% of handle at multiple sportsbooks to cover. The Bulldogs not only ended up covering for all 40 minutes of the game, but held on to win outright, 67-57. One Vegas bookmaker's succinct text to Yahoo Sports on the result: "Not good." SJU answered Omaha's 7-0 with its own 7-0 barrage, but Omaha still leads 12-10 at the under-12 timeout. Omaha stops the St. John's run with a triple of their own 🎯#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Utah State's offense, ranked 17th in the country by KenPom, is shooting 10-of-32 (2-of-17 from deep) with six turnovers. The Aggies' Mason Falslev leads all scorers with 13 points, but UCLA's offense is doing what it wants so far in Lexington. "Hanging like Shaq on that rim." - Brian AndersonAday Mara having himself a 1st half @UCLAMBB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Missouri's turnaround season ends in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Drake is now 31-3 after beating the Tigers and will play the winner of Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Utah State had pulled to within a single possession, but a 12-0 UCLA run has the Bruins up 14 late in the first half. Aday Mara glides to the basket 💨#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Bulldogs lead 63-55 with 52.7 to go. The upset is getting closer and closer. No. 15 Omaha is off to a surprisingly strong start against the Johnnies. JJ White from LOGO RANGE 🎯Omaha comes out swinging up 7-0 against St. John's 👀#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Tigers got a steal and Marques Warrick had a wide-open 3-pointer to cut the lead to 1 but it didn't fall. A foul on the other end resulted in one free throw for Drake and a 60-55 lead with 1:26 to go/ Missouri went on a 10-0 run, almost all of which came from the free throw line, to cut the game to just a single point. Drake finally responded with a jumper from Stirtz and a Cam Manyawu layup to end the run and keep their lead. The Bulldogs lead 56-51 with 2:47 left in Wichita. Cam Manyawu gets to the cup 🥤#MarchMadness @DrakeBulldogsMB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Drake is 3-of-10 from the free throw line today, and Missouri is suddenly right back in this. Drake's lead is down to just four points with about six minutes left
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21-03-2025
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March Madness live updates, scores, bracket, highlights: Omaha vs. St. John's in NCAA tournament
It's officially March Madness time. The first full day of the NCAA tournament is Thursday, with 16 men's games spread out over 12 hours. Creighton and Louisville got things started in the first game of the day, while Texas Tech and UNC Wilmington will wrap up the opening day of action late tonight. No. 12 McNeese provided the first big upset of the tournament in the afternoon, stifling No. 5 Clemson for an embarrassingly low 13 points in the first half and then holding on for a 69-67 win. (Track all of the 2025 NCAA tournament upsets here.) Here's how the rest of Thursday's schedule will unfold (all times Eastern, scroll for live updates): No. 9 Creighton 89, No. 8 Louisville 75 No. 4 Purdue 75, No. 13 High Point 63 No. 3 Wisconsin 85, No. 14 Montana 66 No. 1 Houston 78, No. 16 SIU Edwardsville 40 No. 1 Auburn 83, No. 16 Alabama State 63 No. 12 McNeese 69, No. 5 Clemson 67 No. 6 BYU 80, No. 11 VCU 71 No. 8 Gonzaga 89, No. 9 Georgia 68 No. 2 Tennessee 77, No. 15 Wofford 62 No. 10 Arkansas 79, No. 7 Kansas 72 No. 4 Texas A&M 80, No. 13 Yale 71 No. 11 Drake 67, No. 6 Missouri 57 No. 10 Utah State vs. No. 7 UCLA (TNT) No. 15 Omaha vs. No. 2 St. John's (CBS) No. 12 UC San Diego vs. No. 5 Michigan (TBS) No. 14 UNC Wilmington vs. No. 3 Texas Tech (TruTV)And it's over. Utah State's offense had nothing against UCLA and the result was a double-digit deficit for the entire second half. Seven different UCLA players scored between seven and 14 points, and they had assists on 22 of their 26 field goals. A great day on both sides of the ball for the Bruins. They'll face No. 2 Tennessee in the second round. Tyler Bilodeau from WAY back 😳#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Johnnies open the 2nd half on a 10-2 scoring spurt to open a 43-30 lead. Suddenly, Omaha's early upset hopes are fading. THE RED STORM ARE FLYING ✈️#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Wolverines are in control of this one early. They opened the game on a 10-0 run and have led the entire way while the Tritons shot just 2-of-15 from deep. The Red Storm weathered the Omaha ... storm early in the game to take a mild lead into the locker room. Neither team is shooting particularly well. Can St. John's pull away? There might not be much more to say about this game. Utah State's offense is still sputtering (3-of-24 on 3-pointers) and UCLA has its biggest lead of the night, with 14 points from Skyy Clark. The Bruins have assists on 19 of their 22 field goals tonight. SOME ELITE BALL MOVEMENT FROM @UCLAMBB A 9-0 run for the Bruins. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Utah State missed 18 straight 3-pointers before Isaac Johnson finally sank one with 15:25 left in the second half. UCLA still leads them 53-36. After what was a nervous start for the No. 2 seed, the Red Storm have finally moved in front, 28 late in the first half after an 14-2 run. 8-0 run gives @StJohnsBBall their first lead of the game — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 If there was one underdog that the betting public seemed to be gravitating toward at sportsbooks this week, it was No. 11 Drake. The Bulldogs (+5.5) were the most-bet team on the moneyline at BetMGM among all of Thursday's games, and had upwards of 75% of wagers and 80% of handle at multiple sportsbooks to cover. The Bulldogs not only ended up covering for all 40 minutes of the game, but held on to win outright, 67-57. One Vegas bookmaker's succinct text to Yahoo Sports on the result: "Not good." SJU answered Omaha's 7-0 with its own 7-0 barrage, but Omaha still leads 12-10 at the under-12 timeout. Omaha stops the St. John's run with a triple of their own 🎯#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Utah State's offense, ranked 17th in the country by KenPom, is shooting 10-of-32 (2-of-17 from deep) with six turnovers. The Aggies' Mason Falslev leads all scorers with 13 points, but UCLA's offense is doing what it wants so far in Lexington. "Hanging like Shaq on that rim." - Brian AndersonAday Mara having himself a 1st half @UCLAMBB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Missouri's turnaround season ends in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Drake is now 31-3 after beating the Tigers and will play the winner of Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Utah State had pulled to within a single possession, but a 12-0 UCLA run has the Bruins up 14 late in the first half. Aday Mara glides to the basket 💨#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Bulldogs lead 63-55 with 52.7 to go. The upset is getting closer and closer. No. 15 Omaha is off to a surprisingly strong start against the Johnnies. JJ White from LOGO RANGE 🎯Omaha comes out swinging up 7-0 against St. John's 👀#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Tigers got a steal and Marques Warrick had a wide-open 3-pointer to cut the lead to 1 but it didn't fall. A foul on the other end resulted in one free throw for Drake and a 60-55 lead with 1:26 to go/ Missouri went on a 10-0 run, almost all of which came from the free throw line, to cut the game to just a single point. Drake finally responded with a jumper from Stirtz and a Cam Manyawu layup to end the run and keep their lead. The Bulldogs lead 56-51 with 2:47 left in Wichita. Cam Manyawu gets to the cup 🥤#MarchMadness @DrakeBulldogsMB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Drake is 3-of-10 from the free throw line today, and Missouri is suddenly right back in this. Drake's lead is down to just four points with about six minutes left After a close start, UCLA broke off a 7-0 run and holds an early lead in its 7-10 matchup. Utah State has a free throw coming off the timeout after a Karson Templin and-1, though. The Aggies went nearly wire-to-wire against a Yale team that seemed equipped to at least annoy them, with Pharrel Payne posting a career-high 25 points off the bench. They'll get the winner of the next game between Michigan and UC San Diego. Bennett Stirtz just hit a truly ridiculous 3-pointer off one foot before the shot clock expired for Drake, which still has Mizzou on the ropes in the second half. A straightaway three off one leg. Bennett Stirtz remains PERFECT from deep @DrakeBulldogsMB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 And it's over. Utah State's offense had nothing against UCLA and the result was a double-digit deficit for the entire second half. Seven different UCLA players scored between seven and 14 points, and they had assists on 22 of their 26 field goals. A great day on both sides of the ball for the Bruins. They'll face No. 2 Tennessee in the second round. Tyler Bilodeau from WAY back 😳#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Johnnies open the 2nd half on a 10-2 scoring spurt to open a 43-30 lead. Suddenly, Omaha's early upset hopes are fading. THE RED STORM ARE FLYING ✈️#MarchMadness @StJohnsBBall — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Wolverines are in control of this one early. They opened the game on a 10-0 run and have led the entire way while the Tritons shot just 2-of-15 from deep. The Red Storm weathered the Omaha ... storm early in the game to take a mild lead into the locker room. Neither team is shooting particularly well. Can St. John's pull away? There might not be much more to say about this game. Utah State's offense is still sputtering (3-of-24 on 3-pointers) and UCLA has its biggest lead of the night, with 14 points from Skyy Clark. The Bruins have assists on 19 of their 22 field goals tonight. SOME ELITE BALL MOVEMENT FROM @UCLAMBB A 9-0 run for the Bruins. — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Utah State missed 18 straight 3-pointers before Isaac Johnson finally sank one with 15:25 left in the second half. UCLA still leads them 53-36. After what was a nervous start for the No. 2 seed, the Red Storm have finally moved in front, 28 late in the first half after an 14-2 run. 8-0 run gives @StJohnsBBall their first lead of the game — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 If there was one underdog that the betting public seemed to be gravitating toward at sportsbooks this week, it was No. 11 Drake. The Bulldogs (+5.5) were the most-bet team on the moneyline at BetMGM among all of Thursday's games, and had upwards of 75% of wagers and 80% of handle at multiple sportsbooks to cover. The Bulldogs not only ended up covering for all 40 minutes of the game, but held on to win outright, 67-57. One Vegas bookmaker's succinct text to Yahoo Sports on the result: "Not good." SJU answered Omaha's 7-0 with its own 7-0 barrage, but Omaha still leads 12-10 at the under-12 timeout. Omaha stops the St. John's run with a triple of their own 🎯#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Utah State's offense, ranked 17th in the country by KenPom, is shooting 10-of-32 (2-of-17 from deep) with six turnovers. The Aggies' Mason Falslev leads all scorers with 13 points, but UCLA's offense is doing what it wants so far in Lexington. "Hanging like Shaq on that rim." - Brian AndersonAday Mara having himself a 1st half @UCLAMBB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025 Missouri's turnaround season ends in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Drake is now 31-3 after beating the Tigers and will play the winner of Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Utah State had pulled to within a single possession, but a 12-0 UCLA run has the Bruins up 14 late in the first half. Aday Mara glides to the basket 💨#MarchMadness @UCLAMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Bulldogs lead 63-55 with 52.7 to go. The upset is getting closer and closer. No. 15 Omaha is off to a surprisingly strong start against the Johnnies. JJ White from LOGO RANGE 🎯Omaha comes out swinging up 7-0 against St. John's 👀#MarchMadness @OmahaMBB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 The Tigers got a steal and Marques Warrick had a wide-open 3-pointer to cut the lead to 1 but it didn't fall. A foul on the other end resulted in one free throw for Drake and a 60-55 lead with 1:26 to go/ Missouri went on a 10-0 run, almost all of which came from the free throw line, to cut the game to just a single point. Drake finally responded with a jumper from Stirtz and a Cam Manyawu layup to end the run and keep their lead. The Bulldogs lead 56-51 with 2:47 left in Wichita. Cam Manyawu gets to the cup 🥤#MarchMadness @DrakeBulldogsMB — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 21, 2025 Drake is 3-of-10 from the free throw line today, and Missouri is suddenly right back in this. Drake's lead is down to just four points with about six minutes left After a close start, UCLA broke off a 7-0 run and holds an early lead in its 7-10 matchup. Utah State has a free throw coming off the timeout after a Karson Templin and-1, though. The Aggies went nearly wire-to-wire against a Yale team that seemed equipped to at least annoy them, with Pharrel Payne posting a career-high 25 points off the bench. They'll get the winner of the next game between Michigan and UC San Diego. Bennett Stirtz just hit a truly ridiculous 3-pointer off one foot before the shot clock expired for Drake, which still has Mizzou on the ropes in the second half. A straightaway three off one leg. Bennett Stirtz remains PERFECT from deep @DrakeBulldogsMB — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2025
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19-03-2025
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March Madness: Utah State vs. UCLA odds, picks and predictions
The No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies (26-7) square off against the No. 7 seed UCLA Bruins (22-10) on Thursday night in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled for 9:25 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Utah State vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. Utah State's 2-game winning streak was snapped with an 83-72 loss against the Colorado State Rams in the Mountain West semifinal, failing to cover as a 1-point underdog. The Aggies finished third in the conference at 15-5 and are led by G Ian Martinez, who averages 16.8 points per game (PPG). UCLA had its 2-game winning streak snapped with an 86-70 loss against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten quarterfinals, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. The Bruins finished sixth in the Big Ten (13-7) and are led by F Tyler Bilodeau who averages 13.6 PPG. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll THE BRACKETS ARE BACK! The USA TODAY Sports Bracket Challenge is back! $1 MILLION grand prize for a perfect bracket, $25,000 prize for top bracket. Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Utah State vs. UCLA odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:43 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Utah State +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | UCLA -235 (bet $235 to win $100) : Utah State +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | UCLA -235 (bet $235 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Utah State +5.5 (-110) | UCLA -5.5 (-110) : Utah State +5.5 (-110) | UCLA -5.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115) Can you survive? USA TODAY Sports' Men and Women's Basketball Tournament Survivor Pools are here with a $2,500 prize for each contest! Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Utah State vs. UCLA picks and predictions Prediction Utah State 77, UCLA 73 BET UTAH STATE (+195). The Aggies are one of the most efficient shooting teams in the country shooting 49% from the field, which is good for 11th-best. They average nearly 80.9 PPG and pose a real threat against a UCLA team that has scored 73 or fewer points in 6 of its last 7 games and has allowed 76 or more points in 2 of its last 4 contests. Traditionally, the 7-10 matchups cause a lot of havoc and the Bruins have a high chance of being on the wrong end of that on Thursday. PASS. The moneyline has the best value on the Aggies. BET OVER 144.5 (-110). The Aggies have scored 70 or more points in 8 of their last 10 games while allowing 82 or more points in 3 of their last 5 contests. They have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10. The Bruins have scored at least 70 points in 6 of their last 9 games, including 3 straight, and have allowed at least 69 points in 3 of their last 4 games. They have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @seth_orlemann on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
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19-03-2025
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Utah State vs UCLA Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament continues Thursday night in Lexingon, KY when the Aggies of Utah State (26-7) take the court against the UCLA Bruins (22-10). UCLA is coming off a one-and-done showing in the Big Ten tournament losing to Wisconsin in the quarterfinals. The Bruins are known for their strong defense and deep rotation, with Tyler Bilodeau capable of taking over in clutch moments. UCLA will look to control the tempo with their defensive prowess while efficiently executing on the offensive end to overpower the Aggies. Utah State, meanwhile, lost to Colorado State in the MWC Tournament. Thursday, they will rely on sharp shooting (49.2% FG in last ten games) and a disciplined approach to stay competitive. If the Aggies can hit their outside shots and maintain composure under pressure, they'll have a chance to challenge UCLA, though the Bruins' overall depth and defense make them the betting favorites in this matchup. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Utah State vs. UCLA Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 9:25PM EST Site: Rupp Arena City: Lexington, KY Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Utah State vs. UCLA The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Utah State Aggies (+195), UCLA Bruins (-235) Spread: Bruins -5.5 Total: 144.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Utah State vs. UCLA Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Aggies & Bruins game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on UCLA -5.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 144.5. Utah State vs. UCLA: Top betting trends and recent stats Utah State is 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games (15-15 for the season) UCLA is 6-3-1 against the spread in their last 10 games (18-12-1 for the season) UCLA's last 4 games have cashed to the OVER If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
