In Week 5 of the 2025 regular season, the UCLA Bruins will travel to Evanston, IL to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Fans can catch the action on BTN as these Big Ten teams meet on the outdoor field.

UCLA vs. Northwestern Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Northwestern Wildcats -236. Northwestern has a better record at home this season with a 1-1 record. UCLA has struggled on the road and is winless this season.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 44.5. Northwestern’s games have often gone over after a loss, with a 7-1 record in such situations.

Team Trends

• UCLA Bruins have an 0-3 record this season, with a road record of 0-1.
• Northwestern Wildcats hold a 1-2 record this season and are 1-1 at home.
• In their recent game, UCLA lost to New Mexico Lobos with a score of 35-10.
• Northwestern Wildcats won their home game against Western Illinois Leathernecks with a score of 42-7.
• UCLA has scored 43 points this season, ranking 87th in points for.

UCLA vs Northwestern Preview

The UCLA Bruins are looking to turn their season around as they head to Evanston to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. With a current record of 0-3, the Bruins have yet to secure a win this season. This game marks their first conference matchup, and they hope to break their three-game losing streak.

On the other side, the Northwestern Wildcats hold a 1-2 record. They have managed one win at home this season. The Wildcats are coming off a loss and are ranked 13th in the conference. Both teams are eager for a win to improve their standings in the Big Ten.

Northwestern Wildcats Team Overview

The Northwestern Wildcats play in the Big Ten Conference. Their home games are held at the Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. So far, their season record stands at 1-2, with a 1-1 record at home.

Preston Stone is a key player for the Wildcats, playing as their quarterback. In three games, he has thrown for 541 yards with three touchdowns. On the ground, Caleb Komolafe leads with 150 rushing yards over three games.

In terms of team stats, the Wildcats have scored 59 points this season, ranking them 79th. They have allowed 64 points, placing them 40th in defense. Their defense has recorded three sacks and two interceptions so far.

UCLA Bruins: Road Warriors

The UCLA Bruins compete in the Big Ten Conference. They have struggled this season, holding a 0-3 record. Their road record is also 0-1, showing room for improvement away from the Rose Bowl.

Nico Iamaleava is the leading quarterback for UCLA. In three games, he has thrown for 608 yards and three touchdowns. Despite the team’s record, Iamaleava remains a key player to watch.

Anthony Woods leads the team in rushing with 117 yards in three games. On the receiving end, Kwazi Gilmer tops with 16 receptions and 174 yards. UCLA’s defense has given up 108 points, but they’ve managed to recover two fumbles and record two sacks.

Final Betting Pick

Northwestern is favored at home with a money line of -236. This is a good pick because Northwestern has shown they can win at home, as seen in their win against Western Illinois. UCLA, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, losing their only away game this season against UNLV.

The over/under is set at 44.5, and the prediction is for the total to go over. Northwestern’s games have gone over in 7 out of their last 8 games after a loss. This trend suggests that when Northwestern loses, their next game tends to have a higher score, making the over a solid choice.

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