UCLA vs Maryland

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-10 08:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-10 01:12 PM EST

UCLA vs Maryland on 2026-01-10

💰 Best Bet #1 UCLA / Spread / -4 at -110 / 60% / UCLA’s superior adjusted offensive efficiency and home-court advantage at Pauley Pavilion provide a clear edge, with recent form showing strong cover rates against similar Big Ten opponents.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 139.5 at -110 / 55% / Both teams rank in the top 50 for defensive efficiency this season, with Maryland’s rebounding limiting second-chance points and UCLA’s pace control favoring lower totals in cross-conference matchups.

💰 Best Bet #3 UCLA / Moneyline / -175 / 62% / Simulation and metrics align on UCLA’s 62% win probability, bolstered by better tempo and efficiency ratings despite Maryland’s solid road defense.

Game Times

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM
AKT: 4:00 PM
HST: 3:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
UCLA 70% / Maryland 30%

💰 Money Distribution
UCLA 40% / Maryland 60%

💹 Market Alignment
Divergent

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at UCLA -3.5 and moved to -4 despite heavy public backing on UCLA, indicating sharp money on the favorite amid stable total at 139.5.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.2% on UCLA spread; divergence between public percentage and money flow suggests value in home side, confirmed by efficiency metrics and no major injuries impacting key players.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for UCLA | 62.50% |
| Win % for Maryland | 37.50% |
| Spread Cover % for UCLA | 55.00% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52.00% / Under: 48.00% |
| Average Total Points | 140.00 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-5.00, 15.00] |

Top 3 Player Props

Player Prop #1: Sebastian Mack / Over Points / 16.5 at -115 / 70% / Mack averages 18.2 PPG in home games this season with high usage (28%) against Maryland’s perimeter defense, which allows 12.5 3s per game to guards.
Player Prop #2: Derik Queen / Under Rebounds / 8.5 at -110 / 65% / Queen faces UCLA’s elite rebounding unit (top-20 OR%), averaging just 7.1 boards on the road against similar frontcourts.
Player Prop #3: Julian Reese / Over Assists / 2.5 at -120 / 68% / Reese’s playmaking rises to 3.4 APG in big games, exploiting UCLA’s slower guard rotations for easy kick-outs in transition.

⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment heavily favors UCLA, but sharp money leans toward the home spread amid reverse line movement, creating a mathematical edge without needing a full public fade. Metrics show alignment on UCLA’s win probability, though the total leans slightly under due to both teams’ top-tier defensive rebounding and foul rates limiting free throws. Overall game outlook points to a controlled, mid-130s scoring affair unless turnovers spike.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with UCLA — simulation and efficiency data confirm the home team’s edge holds positive EV despite popularity.

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