Oregon vs. UCLA Pick – Jan 30, 2025

The 16th-ranked Oregon Ducks (16-4) take on the UCLA Bruins (15-6) for an exciting college basketball betting opportunity on Thursday, January 30 at 10:30 PM ET at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The Bruins are slight favorites to win with a point spread at -4.5 (-110 at MyBookie).

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks are 3-2 over their previous five-game stretch. They are coming off of a 77-69 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, which put them back on the losing side.

Oregon was led by Brandon Angel who had 18 points and five rebounds. Just three players reached double figures, with TJ Bamba and Jackson Shelstad both getting 15 points.

They were down by as many as 18 points, but kept it within a respectable range towards the end. There were not a lot of differences on the stat sheet between these two teams, but the Golden Gophers did shoot over 50 percent from the field to have an edge.

The Ducks’ offense makes 46.5 percent of their shots a game and as a result, they are averaging 77.9 points per matchup. On defense, they are allowing opponents to average 70.3 points a game. This spread is decent, but does not offer a lot of breathing room.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The Bruins are currently riding a four-game win streak as they enter this upcoming battle. Their recent success was an 82-76 performance over the USC Trojans, covering the 1.5-point spread.

Eric Daily Jr. led with 16 points and shot 60.0 percent from the field. Four players in total made it to double figures, with Sebastian Mack getting 14 points off the bench. As a team, they shot roughly 55.0 percent from the field to give them an edge.

They made more shots and shot better overall from the field, which usually leads to victory. In addition, they made 20 of 25 free throws while the Trojans were 11-19 at the same opportunity. This alone helped set the tone, as they drew fouls and gave themselves plenty of chances to succeed from this angle.

The Bruins are averaging 75.9 points a game and are netting 47.0 percent of their shots. Their defense has given up 65.0 points per contest to opponents, which bodes well for their chances of success here.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins betting odds have been offered through MyBookie, with the Bruins as 4.5-point favorites. Being at home offers a boost to the Bruins, who currently have a 64.1 percent chance of winning according to market analysis. The Ducks have had some issues lately, while the Bruins have a lot of positive momentum to claim victory at home.

Final Pick: UCLA Bruins -4.5 (-110)