UCLA vs Penn State Basketball Odds

The Bruins will play the Nittany Lions on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 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 Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 14th, 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 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 92.67.
Away UCLA - UCLA starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Penn State - Penn State meets UCLA boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - UCLA currently ranks 3rd (0.600) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 8th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - UCLA has a 0.688 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.563 overall win percentage.
Team Records - UCLA currently possesses 11-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 9-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, UCLA brings their 11-5 record to face Penn State's 9-7 team.

UCLA leads in Big Ten with 3-2 while Penn State trails at 0-5. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. The importance of college basketball conference records will determine tournament seeds. UCLA is on a winning streak while Penn State has lost their last 3 games. 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 Nittany Lions Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Penn State	Favorite UCLA
+4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

UCLA has a -4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
148.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	148.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Penn State	Favorite UCLA
+170 BetMGM Bet	-210 BetMGM Bet

UCLA is the -210 moneyline favorite. Risk $210 to win $100 on UCLA at BetMGM. Penn State is the +170 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $170 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UCLA vs Penn State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

UCLA is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UCLA vs Penn State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

The best over line is 148.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UCLA vs Penn State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

UCLA is a -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
UCLA Penn State 1/14/26 8:30pm EST	-4.5 -110 +4.5 -110

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Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +4.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -4.5 UCLA favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

UCLA at Penn State 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.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
UCLA Penn State First to 5 Points 1/14/26 8:30pm EST	-135 -102 Bet
UCLA Penn State First to 10 Points 1/14/26 8:30pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
UCLA Penn State First to 15 Points 1/14/26 8:30pm EST	-155 +110 Bet
UCLA Penn State Game to Overtime 1/14/26 8:30pm EST	Yes +800 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - UCLA, Penn State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
UCLA	17-9	0.654	14-1	3-5	9-6	+5.5	0.600	L2
Penn State	11-16	0.407	8-7	2-7	2-14	+13	0.125	L2

UCLA & Penn State 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.

UCLA Championship Odds

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Penn State Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the UCLA vs Penn State College Basketball Game

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