UCLA vs Washington Prediction, Picks, Odds and Line Movement for December 3, 2025
The late-night showdown at Alaska Airlines Arena features a tightly lined Pac-12 clash as the UCLA vs Washington matchup takes center stage on Wednesday night. Both programs enter at 5–2, and with conference play opening, bettors searching for reliable angles should lean on form, pace, and matchup context. Below is our full betting breakdown, including odds tables, movement, matchup analysis, and our official pick. For more expert breakdowns, check out the latest college basketball picks.
Quick Picks and Prediction
- Side: Washington +1.5
- Total: Over 141.5
- Projected Final Score: Washington 75, UCLA 73
Odds and Line Movement
Opening Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | -1.5 | 140 |
| Washington | +1.5 | 140 |
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | -1.5 (-122) | 142 |
| Washington | +1.5 (+100) | 142 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | UCLA | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03 | 09:26:41am | -1.5/-122 | +1.5/+100 |
| 12/03 | 09:23:17am | -1.5/-110 | +1.5/-118 |
| 12/02 | 05:23:57pm | -1/-104 | +1/-118 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03 | 09:26:41am | 142/o-110 | 142/u-110 |
| 12/03 | 08:38:39am | 141/o-110 | 141/u-110 |
| 12/02 | 05:23:57pm | 140/o-102 | 140/u+100 |
UCLA Key Matchups and Handicap
UCLA brings a controlled, defense-first identity into its first true road test of the season. The Bruins allow just 63.1 points per game, execute cleanly in the half court, and shoot 48 percent from the floor. They lean on the inside-out combination of Tyler Bilodeau (14.8 ppg) and Trent Perry (11.0 ppg) to stabilize their offense.
The concern is Washington’s pace. All seven Huskies games have flown over 141.5, with the team averaging 82.6 points while giving up 72.4. Washington excels in transition and thrives at home, entering this matchup 3–0 in Seattle and on a four-game home win streak.
UCLA’s recent 80–72 loss to Cal exposed issues defending quicker guards, and Washington has two of the best in the conference in Wesley Yates III (16.9 ppg) and Zoom Diallo (13.5 ppg). If the Huskies dictate tempo, they’ll push UCLA out of its comfort zone.
On the injury front, UCLA is still without depth pieces Evan Manjikian and Eric Freeny. Washington does not have any reported rotation injuries, giving the Huskies a clean edge in availability.
Betting Trends – UCLA vs WASH
- WASH is 3-0 at home.
- UCLA games are averaging 140.1 combined points.
- WASH games are averaging 159.6 combined points.
- The over is 7-0 in WASH games this season.
Key Injuries and Notes – UCLA vs WASH
- UCLA: Evan Manjikian – Out; Eric Freeny – Out (redshirt)
- Washington: No major rotation injuries reported
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Washington +1.5
- Total: Over 141.5
Final Score Prediction
Washington 75, UCLA 73
Stats to Know for UCLA vs Washington
- UCLA allows only 63.1 points per game.
- Washington averages 82.6 points per game.
- Bruins shoot 48% from the floor.
- Huskies pull down 42.1 rebounds per game.
- Washington home margin of victory: +12.7 ppg.