Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5) vs. UCLA Bruins (11-6)
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UCLA Bruins January 17 2025 – The nationwide college Basketball Men’s competition is well underway and this upcoming Friday at the famed Pauley Pavilion, an exciting fixture is set to take place. The Iowa Hawkeyes with a record of 12-5 will face off against UCLA Bruins who currently stand at 11-6. There is so much at stake in this match because as the regular season of NCAA approaches the business end both the teams will be looking to strengthen their position.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UCLA Bruins January 17 2025 Game Info
When: | Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET |
Where: | Pauley Pavilion |
TV: | FS1 |
Stream: | Sofascore |
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Odds
Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
Iowa | +210 | +7 (-110) | Over 155 (-110) |
UCLA | -263 | -7 (-110) | Under 155 (-110) |
UCLA has been placed as the favorite to win by the bettors with a -7 spread showcasing their excellent performance in their home games. However, Iowa’s moneyline +210 could entice some bets as they often have high scores which has been evidenced by their previous games placing the totals at over 155 points.
Owen Freeman (Forward) vs. Tyler Bilodeau (Forward)
This season Owen Freeman has been the focal point of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Playing an average of 26.1 minutes per game, Freeman has not only been a scoring leader with 17.1 points per game but also a defensive stalwart with 2.2 blocks per game. His impressive 64.3% shooting from the field underscores his efficiency and reliability as a forward. Because Freeman can affect both ends of the floor he is a key component of Iowa’s gameplan against UCLA.
Tyler Bilodeau of UCLA Bruins by relatively low standards also deserves attention here with his 14.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. The field goal percentage of Bilodeau who is also a respectable scorer is at 48.9% which is slightly lower than Freeman’s however Bilodeau’s three-point shooting percentage is in the effective range of 38.8%. Bilodeau’s performance will be critical for UCLA in maximizing the defensive weaknesses that exist within Iowa.
High-Octane Hawkeyes: A Closer Look at Iowa’s Firepower
Iowa demonstrated its scoring capabilities in the game against USC despite suffering a loss with a score of 89-99. This was especially evidenced by their previous victory against Indiana where they scored 85 against their opponents who traced at 60.3 point scoring averages can be maintained at as high as 89.5 ppg which was showcased (10.8 average 3-point FGs) was achieved which would be key to beating UCLA’s defense
Bruins’ Battle Strategy: Analyzing UCLA’s Home Court Dominance
UCLA has struggled in some recent games, suffering losses to Rutgers and Maryland, but they have an impressive 9-1 record in their last 10 home games and take full advantage of the home court. UCLA does know how to play at home which is an aspect that Iowa will have to face. They have a more conservative scoring strategy which usually scores around 74.6 points on a given day. UCLA’s balanced offense will certainly be tested against Iowa’s highly aggressive scoring.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends
Iowa are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa’s last 6 games.
Iowa are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Iowa’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
UCLA Bruins Betting Trends
UCLA are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UCLA’s last 7 games.
UCLA are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
UCLA are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.
UCLA are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Previews
Taking into account the thorough analysis as well as the form of both sides for the current date, this engagement can turn out to be a high-scoring one with chances of exceeding the over total. The combination of Iowa’s aggressive offense against UCLA’s calculated home play adds a layer of difficulty for the bettors. Considering Iowa’s high-scoring capabilities as well as recent matches against formidable rivals, the recommendation hints at Iowa covering the spread by a small margin.
Even though Iowa is ranked, there are indications that they will succeed at the expectation set and not get upset again which means that the ranking could drop further. To add to this, both teams will need to target the over-on total points, at least in recent engagements.