UCLA vs. UCF Odds
| UCLA Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 153.5 -115o / -105u | -230 |
| UCF Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 153.5 -115o / -105u | +188 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and UCLA will take on UCF in Round 1 of the East region. Here's everything you need to know about UCLA vs. UCF odds, spread and more.
UCLA opened as a 5.5-point favorite over UCF in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 153 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 7-seeded UCLA and No. 10-seeded UCF match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
UCLA vs. UCF Analysis
Injuries clouded the momentum for UCLA, but Mick Cronin said star guard Donovan Dent and forward Tyler Bilodeau will be good to go for the NCAA Tournament.
I feel good about the Bruins, as Mick Cronin finally figured out how to use Dent.
The speedy guard is tough to stop when he gets rolling to the hoop. He dished out eight or more assists in each of his past six full games. Dent is a monster and has the ability to take over this game
UCF struggles to defend fours who can shoot. That’s where Bilodeau’s presence should make a big difference. He shot 46% from downtown this year, and UCF should be terrified to defend the pick-and-pop tandem of Dent and Bilodeau.
UCF’s defense has been dissapointing, ranking 101st nationally in efficiency with opponents shooting over 53% inside the arc. It won’t be easy for the Knights to stop all of UCLA’s weapons.
So, what’s the path for UCF? It needs to get lava hot from deep, as it did against BYU a month ago.
The Knights shoot 36% from deep and attempt 3s at just a 34% clip, but they’ll need more to keep up with the Bruins.
–Sean Paul
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
