UCLA Bruins vs. Indiana Hoosiers, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 25, 2025
Use Code SSWC We are bringing the Big Ten to light with our UCLA vs. Indian predictions for Saturday afternoon. The Bruins (3-4 SU, 3-4 ATS) pulled out a 20-17 win over Maryland at home as -4 favorites last weekend. The No. 2 Hoosiers (7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS) cruised past Michigan State, 38-13, as -26 favorites at home last weekend. Kickoff from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington is scheduled for Noon EST and for more, we have the best College Football Picks to help you out!
UCLA bounces back to life
Following a disastrous start, the Bruins have picked up some momentum in conference action. Tim Skipper has led the team to a 3-1 SU record since taking over as interim head coach following the team’s 0-3 SU start. They kicked a game-winning field goal with two seconds left to pull out a win over Maryland. In that game, their offense had 414 yards while the defense yielded 337 yards.
UCLA’s offense has not been prolific on the scoring side, averaging only 22.4 points per game, second-fewest in the Big Ten. In the yardage department, they are gaining 354.6 per game, with an average of 193.6 coming via the pass. Nico Iamaleava has connected on 65.2% of his passes for 1,355 yards, 10 TDs, and 5 INTs. The QB also leads the team with 360 rushing yards and 4 TDs. Kwazi Gilmer is the team’s top receiver, catching 30 passes for 369 yards and 2 TDs. The offensive line has yielded 16 sacks.
The Bruins’ defense is allowing 27.4 points per game, 15th in the Big Ten. They are giving up 364.9 total yards each week, 13th in the conference, and the 186 rushing yards per game allowed is the worst mark in the Big Ten. Versus the pass, they are giving up 178.9 yards per game, but they are dead last in the conference with both six sacks and one interception. JonJon Vaughns leads the team and the Big Ten with 66 tackles.
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Team notes
- Mateen Bhaghani is tied for third in the Big Ten with 12 field goals, hitting a long of 54 yards.
- Isaiah Chisom is tied for sixth in the conference with 57 tackles.
- Anthony Frias had a career-high 97 rushing yards against Maryland on only four carries.
- The team has recorded 20 tackles for loss over their last four games.
Indiana in rare company
The Hoosiers have themselves a full head of steam as they head into their final five games of the regular season as one of only six remaining FBS teams that are still undefeated. After taking down No. 3 Oregon, they didn’t lose focus and handled Michigan State with relative ease. The offense scored in all four quarters and went for 464 total yards as the defense held the Spartans to 367 yards.
Indiana boasts one of the top offenses in the land, ranking fourth in the nation with an average of 43.9 points and seventh with 497.3 total yards per game. They have the second-best running game in the Big Ten, averaging 226 yards per game. Kaelon Black has rushed for 439 yards and 3 TDs and Roman Hemby has contributed 432 rushing yards and 2 TDs. The Hoosiers' passing attack is gaining 271.1 yards per game on average, behind the arm of Fernando Mendoza, who has 1,755 yards and 21 TDs, tied for the most touchdown strikes in the country. He has only been intercepted twice and sacked six times. Elijah Sarratt has 43 catches for 603 yards and 9 TDs, tops in the nation.
Defensively, Indiana is giving up 11.6 points per game, second best in the Big Ten and fourth in the nation. They are allowing 248.7 total yards per game, and only 85 of those are coming via the rush. Their passing defense is allowing 163.7 yards per game, complemented by a Big Ten-best 26 sacks and nine interceptions. Louis Moore is tied for second in the country with four interceptions. Isaiah Jones has recorded a team-high 4.5 sacks.
Team notes
- Sarratt leads the nation with nine receiving touchdowns.
- The Hoosiers rank sixth in the country in time of possession, averaging 33 minutes per game.
- They are fourth in the nation with a .539 third-down conversion percentage.
- Nico Radicic is 40-40 on PATs and 8-8 on FGs.
UCLA vs. Indiana Picks
Spread Pick for UCLA vs. Indiana
- UCLA +25.5 (5 units)
These two have met only one time, and that was just last season in a game the Hoosiers won by 29 points as -3.5 favorites on the road. This one is a bit tricky, given the size of the spread and the fact that the Bruins have seemingly turned things around under Skipper. If this game came in the wake of their 25-point loss to New Mexico, it might be easier, but the Bruins actually have a case here. They have a strong enough passing defense that they are likely to force the Hoosiers to stick to their ground game. That’s going to slow the pace of things down, which will keep UCLA in it. The Hoosiers have had some blowout wins this season but over their last few games, in conference, they’ve leveled out a bit more. The season is in its third month, and the players aren’t getting any healthier. In terms of a common opponent, both teams beat Michigan State by the same score, 38-13, within the past two weeks. UCLA is going to make this one interesting for a bit.
Take the Bruins getting the points.
Over/Under Pick for UCLA vs. Indiana
- Over 54.5 (5 units)
The inaugural meeting between these two produced a combined 55 points, hitting over against a 46.5-point total. This matchup features the second-best offense in the Big Ten going up against the second-worst. That’s kind of the way things played out in last season’s meeting as well, Indiana carrying the bulk of the load. I do think UCLA stays a bit closer this time as their offense has improved over the past three weeks, averaging 33.3 points per game. Indiana has put up at least 30 points in back-to-back games and at home, they are averaging 51.4 points per game this season.
Take the over.
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