UCLA vs Minnesota Basketball Odds

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The Bruins will play the Golden Gophers on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, UCLA and Minnesota are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 28th, 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, UCLA currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Minnesota is 94.33.
  • Away UCLA - UCLA starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Minnesota - Minnesota meets UCLA boasting a 10-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - UCLA currently ranks 5th (0.600) in the Big Ten Conference, with Minnesota now standing 8th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - UCLA has a 0.654 overall win percentage, with Minnesota matching up with a 0.462 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - UCLA currently possesses 17-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Minnesota has tallied a 12-14 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, UCLA faces Minnesota, Saturday clash. Both teams need a win.

UCLA has 17 wins, Minnesota has 12. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. UCLA 9-6, Minnesota 5-10. UCLA lost last 2 games, Minnesota won last game. 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 Bruins at Golden Gophers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Minnesota		Favorite

UCLA
+1.5 -105 BetMGM
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-1.5 -115 BetMGM
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UCLA has a -1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Minnesota has a +1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Minnesota is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
135.5 o -110 BetMGM
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135.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Minnesota		Favorite

UCLA
+110 BetMGM
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-135 BetMGM
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UCLA is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on UCLA at BetMGM. Minnesota is the +110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $110 on Minnesota. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UCLA vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

UCLA is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Minnesota is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UCLA vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

The best over line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UCLA vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

UCLA is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Minnesota is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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UCLA
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Underdog Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +1.5 Minnesota underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -1.5 UCLA favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

UCLA at Minnesota Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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UCLA
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2:05pm EST
-120-115Bet
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2:05pm EST
-125-110Bet
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - UCLA, Minnesota
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
UCLA17-90.65414-13-59-6+5.50.600L2
Minnesota12-140.46210-42-75-10+9.50.333W1

UCLA & Minnesota Futures Odds

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UCLA Championship Odds
2025-26 UCLA NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Minnesota Championship Odds
2025-26 Minnesota NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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UCLA & Minnesota Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UCLA vs Minnesota College Basketball Game

  1. 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 28th, 2026 at 2:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UCLA vs Minnesota Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCLA vs Minnesota Game.

  4. 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.

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