- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs UCLA Bruins
- Game Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcasting: ESPN+
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This Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Indiana Hoosiers (14-7) are traveling to Pauley Pavilion to face off against the UCLA Bruins (15-6).
In their latest match, the Indiana Hoosiers secured a win against Purdue, finishing 72-67. The Hoosiers committed 15 fouls, while Purdue had 16 infractions. Indiana managed to sink 7 out of 20 three-point attempts. Purdue struggled at the free-throw line, converting 8 of 15 shots for a 53.3% success rate. The Boilermakers grabbed 32 rebounds (9 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. In terms of assists, Purdue had 13 and a total of 5 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 48.1% (26 of 54). The Hoosiers recorded 16 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. In rebound performance, they totaled 26 boards, with 5 being offensive. Indiana excelled at the charity stripe, making 14 out of 19 attempts for a 73.7% success rate, concluding the game with a 46.0% shooting percentage (23 out of 50) and hitting 12 of their 33 three-point attempts.
Lamar Wilkerson stood out in this game, contributing 19 points with a shooting efficiency of 38.9% on 7 out of 18 attempts. He played 36 minutes and recorded 7 rebounds along with 3 assists.
With a current season record of 14-7, Indiana is averaging 80.7 points per game (ranked 90th nationally) while shooting 47.3% from the field. From beyond the arc, they are converting 35.9% of their three-point attempts (223 out of 622) and maintain a free throw success rate of 78.2%. The team secures an average of 34.7 rebounds per game and has dished out 362 assists this season, ranking 37th in Division 1 basketball. They commit 10.3 turnovers and average 18.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Hoosiers force their opponents into an average of 11.1 turnovers per game and draw 17.5 fouls. They rank 22nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding a total of 221 assists this season. The Hoosiers’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 41.3% (optimal stats: 494 of 1,197) and blankets 32.2 rebounds per game. They also allow teams to shoot 30.8% on three-point shots and sit at 70th in Division 1 for points permitted per game at 69.3.
In their most recent outing, the UCLA Bruins celebrated a 73-57 victory over Oregon. They pulled down 27 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 38. UCLA gave up the ball 4 times and notched 4 steals in this game. Oregon committed 17 fouls, allowing UCLA to attempt 23 free throws, of which they converted 20, for an impressive 87.0%. The Bruins achieved a 39.7% shooting accuracy by going 23 for 58 and allowed Oregon to shoot 35.6% from the field (21 of 59). UCLA limited Oregon to 28.1% from beyond the arc, allowing 9 out of 32 attempts and converted 6 of 9 free throws (66.7%). Defensively, UCLA allowed Oregon a total of 33 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards.
Tyler Bilodeau played a crucial role for the Bruins during this game, hitting 4 of 9 shots for an efficiency of 44.4%. Over 33 minutes, he secured 7 rebounds and tallied 18 points, along with 1 assist during the match.
The Bruins currently hold a 15-6 record this season. They average 16.8 fouls per game while maintaining a free throw success rate of 75.4%. UCLA averages 15.4 assists per game (ranked 103rd in Division 1) and commits 9.8 turnovers each game. The Bruins have scored a total of 1,620 points this season, averaging 77.1 points per game, and they collect 32.3 rebounds on average. Offensively, UCLA shoots 47.5% from the field, placing them 68th nationally.
On the defensive side, UCLA ranks 56th in the nation for points allowed per game, averaging 68.5. They force an average of 13.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 42.0% from the field (ranked 86th). Their opponents have been shooting 29.6% on three-point attempts (154 of 521), while free throw success against them stands at 76.3%. They allow an average of 13.6 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game (ranked 193rd and 72nd respectively in college basketball).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Support Indiana
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