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No. 5 Arizona vs No. 15 UCLA Odds: Hall of Fame Showdown Picks

Expert betting preview for Arizona vs UCLA with odds, matchup insight and score forecast.

(Photo by Getty Images) Koa Peat

Arizona (3-0) vs UCLA (3-0)

  • When: Nov 14 2025, 10:00 PM
  • Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA, USA
  • Where to watch: Peacock

(5) Arizona vs (15) UCLA Preview & Prediction

Spread: Arizona -3.0
Moneyline: Arizona (-175)
Total: 155.5

Arizona Wildcats Betting Outlook

Arizona rolls into Inglewood looking to settle an old score and prove their top-five status is no fluke. The Wildcats opened the year blazing at 3-0 and have another gear offensively when the pace picks up. Their depth, spacing and transition game fit perfectly with a higher-tempo script, which could matter against a UCLA squad that loves to drag opponents into a grind.

Freshman sharpshooter Dwayne Aristode’s breakout against Northern Arizona showed how deep this roster can go. Toss in Koa Peat, who leads the team in scoring and can flip a game at any moment, and Arizona has the firepower to push this matchup toward the Over if the tempo cooperates.

Arizona enters as the 3 point favorite, and the Wildcats likely welcome a game where UCLA cannot fully dictate pace. A fast track suits them, and this neutral court tilt gives them a path to control momentum early.

UCLA Bruins Betting Outlook

UCLA is undefeated but has not been tested like this yet. Mick Cronin’s squad wants structure, half-court discipline, and plenty of defensive posture. They grabbed last season’s meeting by slowing Arizona into the mud, and they would love a rerun here.

The status of point guard Donovan Dent is important. Cronin expects him to play, and his playmaking could steady UCLA’s offense in a matchup where possessions matter. Tyler Bilodeau has emerged as a reliable scorer and should again play a major role if the Bruins expect to trade blows with a top tier Arizona attack.

UCLA is catching a small number at +3, and the underdog angle fits their grinding style. If they can drag this game below Arizona’s preferred rhythm, the Bruins can absolutely make this a one-possession fight.

Expert Final Score Prediction

This matchup is a clash of tempos, a coaching chess match, and a rivalry reboot. Arizona’s depth and pace seem better suited for this environment, but UCLA’s defense keeps them within striking distance. Expect Arizona to create separation in the second half and hold on late.

Final Score:  Arizona 81, UCLA 75
Lean:  Arizona -3.0
Total: 
Over 155.5 

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