High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

No. 7 UCLA Bruins (23-10, 13-8 Big Ten) face No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (28-7, 14-7 SEC) in this Midwest Region second round matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when UCLA clash with Tennessee. Our prediction is for Over 131.5 points to be scored at odds of 1.87.

Both Teams Won Last Time Out

UCLA Bruins won 72-47 against Utah State Aggies in their previous game.

Tennessee Volunteers won 77-62 against Wofford Terriers in their last game.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee	27-7	2541	2143	398	20-1	7-6	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Our college basketball predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key UCLA vs Tennessee stats:

The 131.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCLA games.
The 131.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UCLA games.
The 131.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Tennessee games.
The 131.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Tennessee games.
The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Tennessee games.

UCLA vs Tennessee Prediction

The teams are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 131.5 as a great pick at 1.87 for this college matchup.

If you want to go Over on the Totals at larger odds, then you can combine this pick with other selections in a Bet Builder until you’re happy with the price.

Over 131.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Published 11:52, 22 March 2025

Player Props

Zakai Zeigler Over 12.5 Points 1.89

Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee) can be backed to score Over 12.5 points at 1.89. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.

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Chaz Lanier Over 16.5 Points 1.89

Chaz Lanier (Tennessee) is available at 1.89 to register Over 16.5 points. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

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UCLA vs Tennessee Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 131.5

Spread UCLA +5.5

Player Points Zakai Zeigler Over 12.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 131.5, UCLA +5.5 and Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA

67 - 69 Tennessee logo

Tennessee

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on the Vols enjoying a 69-67 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

UCLA vs Tennessee Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Think Tennessee Likeliest to Win

The Tennessee odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are 1.48 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 68% chance of winning. UCLA are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.72.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 131.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 131.5, there are odds of 1.89.

Favorites Tennessee are available at odds of 1.56 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. UCLA are chalked up at 2.30 to reach this total first.

The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

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Chaz Lanier Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Chaz Lanier is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.95 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.81.

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Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)

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Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee)

Dylan Andrews (UCLA)

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Igor Milicic Jr. (Tennessee)

Felix Okpara (Tennessee)

Kobe Johnson (UCLA)

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UCLA

NCAAB March Madness: 21/03 Utah State 47 UCLA72
NCAAB: 14/03 Wisconsin 86 UCLA70
NCAAB: 09/03 USC 63 UCLA90
NCAAB: 04/03 UCLA 73 Northwestern69
NCAAB: 01/03 UCLA 66 Purdue76

Tennessee

NCAAB March Madness: 20/03 Wofford 62 Tennessee77
NCAAB: 16/03 Tennessee 77 Florida86
NCAAB: 15/03 Tennessee 70 Auburn65
NCAAB: 14/03 Texas 72 Tennessee83
NCAAB: 08/03 South Carolina 65 Tennessee75

Team Stats

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Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

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8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 131.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 67.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 131.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	30-4	2904	2354	550	22-1	8-3	6W
Auburn	28-5	2767	2297	470	16-3	12-2	1L
Tennessee	27-7	2541	2143	398	20-1	7-6	1L
Alabama	25-8	3007	2687	320	14-4	11-4	1L
Texas A&M	22-10	2378	2174	204	14-6	8-4	1L
Kentucky	22-11	2815	2570	245	16-4	6-7	1L
Ole Miss	22-11	2547	2367	180	16-3	6-8	1L
Missouri	22-11	2787	2437	350	19-3	3-8	1L
Mississippi State	21-12	2632	2447	185	13-6	8-6	1L
Georgia	20-12	2418	2218	200	17-5	3-7	1L
Vanderbilt	20-12	2548	2393	155	15-5	5-7	3L
Arkansas	20-13	2528	2348	180	14-4	6-9	1L
Oklahoma	20-13	2602	2470	132	13-5	7-8	1L
Texas	19-15	2667	2456	211	11-7	8-8	1L
LSU	14-18	2363	2355	8	12-8	2-10	6L
South Carolina	12-20	2233	2286	-53	10-9	2-11	3L

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Maryland	25-8	2695	2211	484	20-3	5-5	1L
Wisconsin	26-9	2790	2465	325	16-3	10-6	1L
Michigan	25-9	2661	2422	239	16-5	9-4	3W
Oregon	24-9	2515	2341	174	13-4	11-5	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Purdue	22-11	2570	2346	224	16-4	6-7	1L
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
Nebraska	17-14	2337	2259	78	11-7	6-7	5L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L
Penn State	16-15	2452	2270	182	13-6	3-9	1W
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L
Northwestern	17-16	2390	2282	108	13-5	4-11	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L
Rutgers	15-17	2465	2482	-17	11-9	4-8	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2178	2231	-53	10-11	5-6	3L
Washington	12-18	2142	2277	-135	10-9	2-9	6L