UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedNovember 25, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:November 25, 2025 ,

NCAAB UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Prediction 11/25

The UCLA Bruins, ranked #18, will take on the California Golden Bears on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. The Bruins are the favorites with a spread of -8.5, while the Golden Bears are the underdogs with a spread of +8.5. Fans can catch the game on ESPN.

UCLA vs. California Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: California +8.5. California has a strong record against the spread, covering in 66.7% of their games. They also have a good chance to keep the game close at a neutral site.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 143.5. UCLA’s games have gone under in 66.7% of their last three games. Their slower pace and strong defense could keep the score lower.

Team Trends

  • The game between UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
  • UCLA Bruins are favored with a spread of -8.5, while California Golden Bears have a spread of +8.5.
  • UCLA Bruins have a strong record as favorites, winning all four games in that role.
  • California Golden Bears have been successful against the spread, winning 66.7% of their games.
  • The total points line for the game is set at 143.5, with the under slightly favored.

UCLA vs California Preview

The UCLA Bruins, ranked #18, are set to compete against the California Golden Bears at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This game will be a non-conference showdown between two teams with identical 5-1 records. UCLA comes into this game after a strong performance, winning their last game against Presbyterian by a wide margin of 86-46.

On the other hand, the California Golden Bears also have a 5-1 record. They recently claimed a victory over Sacramento State, winning 91-67. Both teams have shown strong performances this season. The Bruins are favored with a spread of -8.5, while the Golden Bears are the underdogs at +8.5. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN at 10:00 PM ET.

California Golden Bears: A Strong Start at Home

The California Golden Bears have started the season with a strong record of 5-1. They have been unbeatable at home, winning all five of their home games. Their only loss came on the road against Kansas State, where they lost by three points. In their recent game against Sacramento State, the Golden Bears scored 91 points. Justin Pippen and Dai Dai Ames both scored 16 points each in that game. The team showed good shooting with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. The Golden Bears are averaging 85.2 points per game this season. They have a solid field goal percentage of 49.2%. Dai Dai Ames leads the team in scoring with 18.8 points per game.

UCLA Bruins: Ready for the Road

The UCLA Bruins hold a 5-1 record and are ranked #18 in the AP Poll. They have played all their games at home so far this season. This game against the Golden Bears will be their first away game. Skyy Clark leads the Bruins with an average of 11.5 points per game. Tyler Bilodeau is close behind, scoring 14.8 points per game. Both players have shown strong shooting skills. In their recent game against Presbyterian, the Bruins won by 40 points. Skyy Clark stood out with 22 points and a field goal percentage of 81.8%. The team had a field goal percentage of 62.7% in that game.

Final Betting Pick

California is a solid pick with the +8.5 spread. They have covered the spread in 66.7% of their games, showing they can keep games close. Playing at a neutral site could also help them stay competitive against UCLA.

The under 143.5 is a good choice due to UCLA’s recent games. Their slower pace and strong defense have led to lower scores, with 66.7% of their last three games going under. This trend might continue in this matchup.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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