The Fighting Illini will play the Bruins on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Illinois and UCLA are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Illinois currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UCLA is 95.33.
- Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 7-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home UCLA - UCLA meets Illinois boasting a 14-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 2nd (0.813) in the Big Ten Conference, with UCLA now standing 5th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.815 overall win percentage, with UCLA matching up with a 0.654 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 22-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UCLA has tallied a 17-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Greetings, magical beings! Illinois with a 22-5 record takes on UCLA with 17-9.
Illinois boasts a 13-3 conference record, while UCLA stands at 9-6. Illinois on a 2-game win streak, UCLA on a 2-game losing streak. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Fighting Illini at Bruins Odds
| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Illinois |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Illinois |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -6.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UCLA is a +6.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UCLA is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Illinois
UCLA
8:00pm EST | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 UCLA underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at UCLA Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Illinois
UCLA
8:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 Illinois | 22-5 | 0.815 | 13-2 | 7-1 | 13-3 | +2 | 0.813 | W2 |
| UCLA | 17-9 | 0.654 | 14-1 | 3-5 | 9-6 | +5.5 | 0.600 | L2 |
Illinois & UCLA Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team |
|---|
| OH,US ncaabb Evnum: 1 Odds Pending |
|
Team |
|---|
| OH,US ncaabb Evnum: 1 Odds Pending |
Illinois & UCLA Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Illinois vs UCLA College Basketball Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois vs UCLA Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs UCLA Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other February 21, 2026 NCAABB Games
- East Carolina vs Charlotte - 12:00pm EST
- Loyola Chicago vs Saint Joseph's - 12:00pm EST
- Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech - 12:00pm EST
- Rutgers vs Minnesota - 12:00pm EST
- Florida State vs Clemson - 12:00pm EST
- Creighton vs St. John's - 12:00pm EST
- Florida vs Ole Miss - 12:00pm EST
- NCCU vs Howard - 12:00pm EST
- Texas State vs Louisiana - 1:00pm EST
- Marshall vs Coastal Carolina - 1:00pm EST
- Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State - 1:00pm EST
- Chattanooga vs The Citadel - 1:00pm EST
- Western Carolina vs VMI - 1:00pm EST
- Mississippi State vs South Carolina - 1:00pm EST
- Cincinnati vs Kansas - 1:00pm EST
- North Carolina vs Syracuse - 1:00pm EST
- Albany vs UMBC - 1:00pm EST
- Binghamton vs UMass Lowell - 1:00pm EST
- Xavier vs Butler - 1:30pm EST
- Navy vs Army - 1:30pm EST
- Central Arkansas vs Florida Gulf Coast - 2:00pm EST
- Dartmouth vs Columbia - 2:00pm EST
- Davidson vs Fordham - 2:00pm EST
- UMKC vs North Dakota State - 2:00pm EST
- SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State - 2:00pm EST
- Samford vs Mercer - 2:00pm EST
- Penn vs Yale - 2:00pm EST
- Hofstra vs Northeastern - 2:00pm EST
- Harvard vs Cornell - 2:00pm EST
- Duquesne vs Dayton - 2:00pm EST
- Delaware vs Middle Tennessee - 2:00pm EST
- Central Connecticut vs Chicago State - 2:00pm EST
- Le Moyne vs Stonehill - 2:00pm EST
- LIU vs Mercyhurst - 2:00pm EST
- Penn State vs Nebraska - 2:00pm EST
- Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh - 2:00pm EST
- Tennessee vs Vanderbilt - 2:00pm EST
- Miami (FL) vs Virginia - 2:00pm EST
- Loyola (MD) vs Colgate - 2:00pm EST
- Wagner vs St. Francis (PA) - 2:00pm EST
- Georgia Tech vs Louisville - 2:15pm EST
- Kansas State vs Texas Tech - 2:30pm EST
- Rhode Island vs La Salle - 2:30pm EST
- UNLV vs Air Force - 3:00pm EST
- Valparaiso vs UIC - 3:00pm EST
- Arkansas State vs UL Monroe - 3:00pm EST
- Utah Valley vs UT Arlington - 3:00pm EST
- Ohio vs Northern Illinois - 3:00pm EST
- Old Dominion vs Southern Miss - 3:00pm EST
- North Dakota vs South Dakota State - 3:00pm EST
- Arizona vs Houston - 3:00pm EST
- Missouri State vs FIU - 3:00pm EST
- Washington vs Maryland - 3:00pm EST
- West Georgia vs Queens Charlotte - 3:00pm EST
- Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State - 3:30pm EST
- Texas vs Georgia - 3:30pm EST
- Oklahoma State vs Colorado - 3:30pm EST
- North Florida vs Stetson - 3:30pm EST
- James Madison vs Georgia State - 3:30pm EST
- Troy vs South Alabama - 4:00pm EST
- Southern Utah vs Abilene Christian - 4:00pm EST
- Western Kentucky vs Liberty - 4:00pm EST
- Winthrop vs High Point - 4:00pm EST
- SC State vs Norfolk State - 4:00pm EST
- Maine vs New Hampshire - 4:00pm EST
- Longwood vs Charleston Southern - 4:00pm EST
- Jackson State vs Alcorn State - 4:00pm EST
- Delaware State vs Morgan State - 4:00pm EST
- SE Missouri State vs Arkansas Little Rock - 4:00pm EST
- San Jose State vs Boise State - 4:00pm EST
- Evansville vs Murray State - 4:00pm EST
- East Tennessee State vs UNC Greensboro - 4:00pm EST
- Missouri vs Arkansas - 4:00pm EST
- Arizona State vs Baylor - 4:00pm EST
- Boston College vs SMU - 4:00pm EST
- Oregon vs USC - 4:00pm EST
- Hampton vs Stony Brook - 4:00pm EST
- Lindenwood vs Tennessee Tech - 4:00pm EST
- UNC Wilmington vs Campbell - 4:00pm EST
- Southern Indiana vs Eastern Illinois - 4:30pm EST
- UTRGV vs Southeastern Louisiana - 4:30pm EST
- Radford vs UNC Asheville - 4:30pm EST
- Presbyterian vs USC Upstate - 4:30pm EST
- UMES vs Coppin State - 4:30pm EST
- Houston Christian vs Northwestern State - 4:30pm EST
- Morehead State vs Western Illinois - 4:30pm EST
- North Alabama vs Lipscomb - 5:00pm EST
- West Virginia vs TCU - 5:00pm EST
- UC Davis vs UC Riverside - 5:00pm EST
- Western Michigan vs Central Michigan - 5:00pm EST
- Utah Tech vs Tarleton - 5:00pm EST
- Eastern Michigan vs Toledo - 5:00pm EST
- Eastern Washington vs Portland State - 5:00pm EST
- Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State - 5:00pm EST
- Alabama A&M vs Bethune-Cookman - 5:30pm EST
- UConn vs Villanova - 5:30pm EST
- Temple vs Wichita State - 6:00pm EST
- Grambling State vs Southern - 6:00pm EST
- Stanford vs California - 6:00pm EST
- Buffalo vs UMass - 6:00pm EST
- Loyola Marymount vs San Diego - 6:00pm EST
- Montana State vs Idaho State - 6:00pm EST
- San Diego State vs Colorado State - 6:00pm EST
- Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa - 6:00pm EST
- St. Thomas vs Denver - 6:00pm EST
- Texas Southern vs Miss Valley State - 6:00pm EST
- Nicholls vs Stephen F. Austin - 6:00pm EST
- Georgetown vs Seton Hall - 6:00pm EST
- Incarnate Word vs East Texas A&M - 6:00pm EST
- Alabama vs LSU - 6:00pm EST
- St. Bonaventure vs Richmond - 6:00pm EST
- Alabama State vs Florida A&M - 6:00pm EST
- Prairie View A&M vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff - 6:30pm EST
- Michigan vs Duke - 6:30pm EST
- Eastern Kentucky vs Bellarmine - 7:00pm EST
- New Orleans vs Lamar - 7:00pm EST
- North Carolina A&T vs Elon - 7:00pm EST
- Furman vs Wofford - 7:00pm EST
- Austin Peay vs Jacksonville - 7:00pm EST
- South Dakota vs Oral Roberts - 8:00pm EST
- Pepperdine vs Oregon State - 8:00pm EST
- Northern Arizona vs Northern Colorado - 8:00pm EST
- New Mexico vs Fresno State - 8:00pm EST
- Indiana State vs Belmont - 8:00pm EST
- Illinois State vs Bradley - 8:00pm EST
- Wyoming vs Grand Canyon - 8:00pm EST
- Providence vs DePaul - 8:00pm EST
- Kentucky vs Auburn - 8:30pm EST
- Texas A&M vs Oklahoma - 8:30pm EST
- UTEP vs New Mexico State - 9:00pm EST
- UCF vs Utah - 9:00pm EST
- Pacific vs Gonzaga - 9:00pm EST
- Cal State Northridge vs Long Beach State - 9:00pm EST
- Montana vs Weber State - 9:30pm EST
- Cal State Fullerton vs Cal State Bakersfield - 9:30pm EST
- Utah State vs Nevada - 10:00pm EST
- UC San Diego vs UC Irvine - 10:00pm EST
- Idaho vs Sacramento State - 10:00pm EST
- Portland vs Seattle - 10:00pm EST
- Saint Mary's (CA) vs Washington State - 10:00pm EST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Hawaii - 10:00pm EST
- Santa Clara vs San Francisco - 10:00pm EST
- Iowa State vs BYU - 10:30pm EST