The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) aim to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the UCLA Bruins (11-6, 2-4 Big Ten) on January 17, 2025.
UCLA dropped its previous game to Rutgers, 75-68, on Monday. Sebastian Mack led the way with 16 points, plus four boards and two assists. In its previous game, Iowa lost to USC on Tuesday, 99-89. Owen Freeman scored a team-high 23 points (and added zero assists and six boards).
When is UCLA vs. Iowa and when does it start?
This matchup between the Bruins and Hawkeyes is scheduled to tip off on Friday, January 17, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCLA vs. Iowa
The Bruins and Hawkeyes will take to the hardwood at Pauley Pavilion for this matchup on January 17, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Fox Sports 1 (>Watch on Fubo).
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UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview
UCLA Stats, Odds & Insights
UCLA has a +191 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.2 points per game. It is putting up 74.6 points per game to rank 199th in college basketball and is giving up 63.4 per contest to rank 18th in college basketball.
The 74.6 points the Bruins average are only 3.4 fewer than the Hawkeyes give up.
UCLA connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (259th in college basketball) at a 33.2% rate (215th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make while shooting 31.7% from deep.
When playing at home, the Bruins are averaging 18.1 more points per game (83.1) than they are when playing on the road (65.0).
UCLA’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, putting up 71.1 points a contest compared to the 74.6 it has averaged this year.
Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa has a +196 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.5 points per game. It is putting up 89.5 points per game, first in college basketball, and is giving up 78.0 per contest to rank 323rd in college basketball.
The Hawkeyes’ 89.5 points per game are 26.1 more than the Bruins allow.
Iowa connects on 10.8 three-pointers per game (13th in college basketball) at a 39.8% rate (11th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 per game its opponents make, at a 33.4% rate.
While Iowa is averaging 89.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, amassing 91.0 a contest.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tyler Bilodeau | 17 | 14.4 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Eric Dailey Jr. | 16 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Sebastian Mack | 17 | 10.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Kobe Johnson | 17 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Dylan Andrews | 15 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
Hawkeyes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Owen Freeman | 15 | 17.1 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
Payton Sandfort | 17 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
Josh Dix | 16 | 14.5 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
Drew Thelwell | 16 | 10.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Brock Harding | 17 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
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