The Oregon Ducks head into Los Angeles with a four‑game losing streak, facing the confident UCLA Bruins on Saturday evening in Big Ten play. Oregon’s recent collapse against USC Trojans saw them surrender the lead and saw key players struggle from the free‑throw line. They will try to stop the bleeding here against a UCLA team that won its opener in the Big Ten last time out. Who will win this Pac-12 turned Big Ten rivalry game? Continue reading to get my Oregon vs UCLA prediction for Saturday night.
Our Oregon vs UCLA Pick
- Pick: Oregon +10.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Oregon Ducks @ UCLA Bruins
- Date & Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Peacock
Key Storylines
- Oregon enters their first true road test of the season after an 82‑77 home loss to USC. Forward Kwame Evans Jr. led the Ducks with 23 points, but free‑throw issues and the absence of injured center Nate Bittle (ankle) limited their potential. The lack of interior size has forced Oregon to play small lately.
- UCLA brings elite defense and home-court advantage into this contest. They allow just 65.3 points per game, which is the best mark in the conference. They also average 16.9 assists per contest and have been very good at moving the ball and getting others involved.
- Oregon has dropped four games in a row coming into this contest. They went 0-3 at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas before dropping their Big Ten opener to USC. They have struggled so far this season against other power conference programs and this game is another chance for them to right the ship against a good UCLA team.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Oregon is 0-8 against the spread so far this season.
- UCLA is just 2-6 against the spread entering Saturday's play.
- UCLA is 4-4 in the over/under market early in the year.
- Oregon has gone over the total in 5 of their first 8 games.
- UCLA is undefeated on its home floor this season.
- This is the first true road game for Oregon this year.
Oregon vs UCLA Model Projection
Score Projection: Oregon 72 – UCLA 79
Win Probability: Oregon 15%, UCLA 85%
Final Thoughts
Oregon is undermanned at this point in time, but they should be able to keep things respectable in this contest against UCLA. The Ducks haven't been getting blown out for the most part and they should be able to stay within striking distance here as well. UCLA should win this game at home, but I'll take the points with Oregon.
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