UCLA Bruins vs. Washington Huskies; Big Ten Showdown Preview

2025-01-25

The UCLA Bruins (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten) will face the Washington Huskies (10-9, 1-7) in a Big Ten matchup on Friday, January 24, at 11:00 p.m. ET at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. The game will be broadcast on FS1. UCLA enters the contest on a two-game winning streak, having defeated Iowa and No. 19 Wisconsin, while Washington has lost five straight, including a recent 82-71 defeat at Oregon.

UCLA’s recent resurgence has been fueled by improved depth and bench contributions. In their win over Wisconsin, 7-foot-3 sophomore Aday Mara came off the bench to score a career-high 22 points, while guard Sebastian Mack added 19 points. The Bruins’ defense has also been a key factor, ranking second nationally in turnover rate. Washington, on the other hand, has struggled in Big Ten play, with their lone conference win coming against Maryland on January 2. Forward Great Osobor has been a bright spot for the Huskies, averaging 15.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

In their first meeting this season on December 3, UCLA defeated Washington 69-58 in Los Angeles, though the Huskies covered the 12-point spread. For Friday’s game, UCLA is favored by 4.5 points, with the total set at 137.5. Analysts suggest betting on UCLA to cover the spread and the over, given both teams’ recent scoring trends. Additionally, Sebastian Mack is a strong candidate to exceed 10.5 points, as he has scored 16 or more in three of his last five games.

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