Illinois vs UCLA Picks and Predictions for Saturday February 20 2025
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The Illinois Fighting Illini are heading to Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, where they will take on the UCLA Bruins. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Illinois Fighting Illini enter this Big Ten road matchup with a 22-5 overall record and a 13-3 mark in conference play. Illinois has been among the top teams in the Big Ten all season, and currently ranked tenth in the latest AP Top 25. The Illini average 84.2 points per game while shooting 45.2% from the field, and they’re making 11.2 three-pointers per contest, one of the better marks in the country. Guard Keaton Wagler leads Illinois with 18.5 points per game.
UCLA Preview
The UCLA Bruins currently sit at 17-9 overall and 9-6 in Big Ten play this season. UCLA has been solid at home, posting a 14-1 record at Pauley Pavilion, and they score 77.2 points per game while outscoring opponents by over six points on average. The Bruins are led by versatile scorers Tyler Bilodeau at 18.9 PPG and Donovan Dent who averages 13.2 PPG and 6.9 APG. The Bruins have dropped two straight games, as they are coming off an 82-59 loss against Michigan State.
UCLA vs Illinois Prediction
UCLA is hoping to shake off back to back losses, while Illinois comes in Winning 8 of their last 10 games. Illinois has solidified themselves as one of the best offenses in the country, expect their scoring to be the difference maker. Final score prediction, Illinois wins 81-72 and covers the -6.5 spread.
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