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UCLA vs No. 2 Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 14)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Wolverines are on fire with nine consecutive wins.
- The Bruins have won 10 of their last 14 games this season.
- This marks the 14th all-time meeting between the Big Ten programs.
The UCLA Bruins will be busy when they prepare for their road duel against the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in what will be a big matchup in the Big Ten. The Wolverines stand out as convincing favorites in the game, showing that the Bruins will have to do a lot of things right to have a chance at an upset.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 12:45 pm ET
- Where: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- How to Watch: CBS
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | -110 | +15.5 | O155.5 |
| Michigan | -110 | -15.5 | U155.5 |
Game Preview
The Bruins (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) have turned a corner throughout the latter half of the 2025-26 season. They have won 10 of their last 14 games, making their way up the standings as a solid Big Ten squad. Last week, they recorded home wins last week against Rutgers (98-66 on Feb. 3) and Washington (77-73 on Feb. 7).
Donovan Dent and Trent Perry have been solid as a star duo for the Bruins. Dent has been averaging 16.4 points and 8.2 assists per game in the last five contests, while Perry has produced 17.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in that same stretch. This emphasizes the balanced attack for UCLA, seeing five guys scoring in double figures.
Dusty May and the No. 2 Wolverines (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) are back in complete control after their first conference loss to Wisconsin. They have won nine straight games in league play, proving their case as a serious contender for the national championship after reaching the Sweet 16 last year. They are coming off a wild win over Northwestern, trailing at halftime before igniting a rally to beat the Wildcats.
Elliot Cadeau has been rolling on a playmaking streak, recording six or more assists in six straight games as he leads the Wolverines with 5.5 assists per game. On another note, Trey McKenney has pulled off seven straight double-figure games (17 total), improving his scoring average to 10.2 points per game this season.
UCLA vs Michigan Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 13 meetings in their history, and the result is 7-6 for the Bruins. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Michigan secured an 94-75 win on the road.
UCLA vs Michigan Predictions
The Bruins have displayed solid form as they possess the offense that can keep up with the best of the Wolverines’ roster. However, it will be difficult for them to pull off a win in hostile territory as Michigan will aim to throw UCLA’s top scorers off their game. Our betting pick here is for the Wolverines to defend a 15.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Michigan Wolverines -15.5
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