- Matchup: UCLA Bruins vs. Oregon Ducks
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the UCLA Bruins (14-6) will visit the Matthew Knight Arena where they aim to overcome the Oregon Ducks (8-12).
In their last game, the UCLA Bruins secured a victory against Northwestern, winning 71-64. The Bruins committed 13 personal fouls while Northwestern had 16. From beyond the arc, UCLA made 7 out of 23 attempts. Northwestern performed well at the free-throw line, hitting 85.0% by sinking 17 of 20 attempts. The Wildcats grabbed 29 rebounds (8 offensive, 21 defensive) and collected 13 assists along with 3 steals. Defensively, UCLA limited Northwestern to a 37.7% shooting rate (20 of 53). The Bruins also recorded 10 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and tallied 7 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured 29 boards, including 7 on the offensive end. From the charity stripe, UCLA managed to convert 11 of 21 shots, registering a free throw percentage of 52.4%. They closed the game with a field goal percentage of 49.1% (26 out of 53) and successfully made 8 of 18 three-point attempts.
Trent Perry was pivotal in this matchup, contributing 18 points on 6 of 12 shooting over 35 minutes, alongside 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
With a season record of 14-6, UCLA averages 77.4 points per game, ranking 169th in college basketball. They commit 10.1 turnovers and 17.0 personal fouls per game, pulling down an average of 31.9 rebounds and dishing out 314 assists this season, placing them 110th in Division 1 for assists. The Bruins boast a 37.6% success rate from the three-point line (150 of 399) and shoot 74.8% from the free-throw line. Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 47.9%.
Defensively, the Bruins force 13.2 turnovers and draw 18.8 fouls per game. They rank 201st in college basketball for assists allowed, having given up 276 assists this season. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 42.4% and collects 32.4 rebounds per game. UCLA concedes 29.7% on three-point attempts and ranks 66th for points per game allowed, allowing 69.1.
In their previous game, the Oregon Ducks suffered a defeat against Washington, losing 72-57. Oregon allowed Washington to haul in 42 rebounds (18 offensive). The Ducks struggled defensively, allowing Washington to shoot 41.5% (27 of 65) from the field and 47.6% from three-point range (10 of 21). At the free-throw line, Oregon made 8 out of 13 attempts (61.5%). They managed to shoot 15 of 42 from the field, a rate of 35.7%, and 3 of 15 from beyond the arc (20.0%). In this game, Washington committed 18 fouls, giving the Ducks 28 free-throw attempts. Oregon tallied 8 steals and allowed 10 turnovers, finishing the game with 22 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive rebound for a total of 23 rebounds.
Sean Stewart was a key player for Oregon in that game, scoring 15 points on 4 of 7 shooting over 24 minutes while also grabbing 3 rebounds.
Oregon’s record stands at 8-12 for the season. The Ducks average 16.0 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.9%. They facilitate 14.2 assists (ranked 186th in the nation) and turn the ball over 12.5 times per game. This season, Oregon has scored a total of 1,462 points (73.1 points per game) and averages 36.2 rebounds.
Defensively, the Ducks allow opponents to shoot 34.1% from three-point range and 77.0% on free throws. They concede an average of 13.0 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 154th and 175th respectively in Division 1. In points allowed, the Ducks rank 201st, giving up 74.2 points per game. They force 11.1 turnovers and permit teams to shoot 43.9% from the field, ranking 193rd nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Oregon
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