The UCLA Bruins (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) will try to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Michigan State Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) on February 4, 2025 at Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA was victorious in its previous game against Oregon, 78-52, on Thursday. Eric Dailey Jr. was its top scorer with 21 points. Michigan State dropped its previous game to USC, 70-64, on Saturday. Jeremy Fears Jr. led the way with 12 points, and also had two boards and six assists.
When is UCLA vs. Michigan State and when does it start?
This game between the Bruins and Spartans will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCLA vs. Michigan State
The Bruins and Spartans will take to the hardwood at Pauley Pavilion for this matchup on February 4, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Peacock.
UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Preview
UCLA Stats, Odds & Insights
UCLA has a +254 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.5 points per game. It is putting up 76.0 points per game to rank 133rd in college basketball and is allowing 64.5 per contest to rank 22nd in college basketball.
The Bruins are averaging 76.0 points, 8.7 more than the Spartans allow.
UCLA connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (246th in college basketball) at a 34.9% rate (125th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 its opponents make while shooting 32.3% from beyond the arc.
The Bruins post 83.8 points per game in home games, compared to 67.8 points per game on the road, a difference of 16.0 points per contest.
UCLA has been putting up 73.1 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 76.0 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Michigan State Stats, Odds & Insights
Michigan State outscores opponents by 13.1 points per game (posting 80.4 points per game, 48th in college basketball, and allowing 67.3 per contest, 58th in college basketball) and has a +275 scoring differential.
The Spartans score 15.9 more points per game (80.4) than the Bruins give up (64.5).
Michigan State knocks down 5.6 three-pointers per game (350th in college basketball), 1.4 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 29.0% from beyond the arc (351st in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 29.3%.
The Spartans average 84.7 points per game at home, and 75.3 on the road.
In its past 10 games, Michigan State is tallying 78.9 points per game, compared to its season average of 80.4.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tyler Bilodeau | 21 | 14.0 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Eric Dailey Jr. | 21 | 12.4 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Sebastian Mack | 22 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Dylan Andrews | 20 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Kobe Johnson | 22 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Spartans Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaden | 21 | 13.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
Jase Richardson | 20 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Coen Carr | 21 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Tre Holloman | 21 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Frankie Fidler | 21 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
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