The Arizona State Sun Devils and UCLA Bruins renew their former Pac-12 rivalry in a non-conference game on Wednesday night. This contest carries importance for both teams early in the college basketball season. Arizona State arrives with a 9-2 record, with one of the better offensive units in the nation. UCLA seeks to rebound from a recent setback and defend its perfect home record. Before tip-off from the legendary Pauley Pavilion, you can find my Arizona State vs UCLA prediction below.
Our Arizona State vs UCLA Pick
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Arizona State Sun Devils @ UCLA Bruins
- Date & Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
- Broadcast: FS1
Key Storylines
UCLA enters this game at 7-3 on the season and undefeated in home games, with a 6-0 record at Pauley Pavilion so far. The Bruins have shown elite defensive capabilities, ranking near the top of the Big Ten in limiting opponent scoring and field goal efficiency. Their recent loss to Gonzaga saw senior Tyler Bilodeau light up the Bulldogs for 24 points. UCLA’s ability to defend at a high level at home will be a key factor in this matchup.
Arizona State has been a surprise early in the season, sitting at 9-2 with one true road game under its belt. The Sun Devils shoot the three ball at a high clip, ranking among leaders nationally in three-point accuracy, which can offset some of UCLA’s defensive strengths. Maurice Odum leads the ASU offense, averaging close to 17 points and over 6 assists per game. The depth around him has been productive as well, with Arizona State winning three straight games coming into this matchup.
These programs are highly familiar with one another due to their previous affiliations with the Pac-12. Arizona State has since moved onto the Big 12, while UCLA is now a member of the Big Ten. UCLA is 35-14 all-time against Arizona State, and the Bruins have won the last five games between these programs. This is the first time that these teams have played after their separations from the Pac-12.
Betting Trends
- Arizona State is 8-2-1 against the spread so far this season.
- UCLA is 4-6 against the spread on the year.
- The under has cashed in 6 of Arizona State’s first 11 games.
- UCLA has gone 5-5 in the over/under market going into Wednesday night.
Arizona State vs UCLA Model Projection
Final Thoughts
