<p>The UCLA Bruins will take on the #8 Michigan State Spartans this Friday at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the United Center in Chicago, a neutral site for both teams. This is a Big Ten conference game, and Michigan State is the favorite with a spread of -5.5.</p> <p>UCLA enters the game with a regular season record of 22-10, with a strong home performance but struggles on the road. On the other side, Michigan State has a 25-6 record and is ranked #8. The game will be broadcast on BTN, and the over/under is set at 142.5.</p> <h2>UCLA Bruins vs Michigan State Spartans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: UCLA Bruins vs Michigan State Spartans</li><li>Venue: United Center, Chicago IL</li><li>Date: March 13, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: UCLA Spread +5.5 (-112), Michigan State Spread -5.5 (-108), UCLA MoneyLine +176, Michigan State MoneyLine -215, Over/Under 142.5</li></ul> <h2>UCLA Bruins Team Preview</h2> <p>The UCLA Bruins have been strong lately, winning their last three games. They defeated Rutgers by 13 points, USC by 21 points, and Nebraska by 20 points. Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau have been key players, with Dent scoring 25 points against USC and Bilodeau contributing 21 points against Rutgers.</p> <p>For the season, the Bruins average 77.8 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage of 46.9% and make 7.9 three-pointers per game. Their free throw percentage is 76.5%, ranking them 72nd in this category.</p> <p>UCLA's record is 22-10, with an impressive 18-2 at home. However, they struggle on the road with a 4-8 record. In betting trends, they have a strong record as favorites, winning 19 out of 22 games.</p> <h2>Michigan State Spartans Team Preview</h2> <p>The Michigan State Spartans have had a strong season with a 25-6 record. They are ranked #8 in the AP poll and compete in the Big Ten Conference. At home, they are tough to beat, holding an 18-2 record.</p> <p>In recent games, the Spartans won two out of three. They defeated Rutgers and Indiana but lost to Michigan. Key players include Jaxon Kohler and Jeremy Fears Jr., who consistently score and assist.</p> <p>Offensively, the Spartans score 78.8 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 47.1% and are strong in rebounds, with 40 per game. Defensively, they average 5.2 steals per game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread, the pick is UCLA to cover +5.5. Despite being the underdog, UCLA's strong shooting, especially from beyond the arc at 37.9%, can keep them close. The projected score is Michigan State 78, UCLA 76, suggesting a tight game.</p> <p>For the over/under, the pick is under 142.5 points. Both teams play at a slower pace with UCLA averaging 62.4 possessions per game and Michigan State at 65.5. The projected total score is 154, but the slower game tempo might lead to fewer points.</p>

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