Ohio State Buckeyes vs UCLA Bruins predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Ohio State Buckeyes

Bruins

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 17, 2026, the Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the UCLA Bruins at home. Both teams have shown solid form recently, with each winning 3 of their last 5 matches. The bookmakers have given a slight edge to the Ohio State Buckeyes with odds of 1.55 for a home win, while the UCLA Bruins are not far behind with odds of 2.21 for an away victory.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their winning streak, relying on their strong defense and disciplined play. On the other hand, the UCLA Bruins will be aiming to pull off an upset on the road, utilizing their dynamic offense and speed on the court.

With both teams evenly matched in recent form and talent, this game promises to be a thrilling and closely contested battle. Ultimately, the outcome will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-16T14:52:03+00:00.

Ohio State
58.8%		 UCLA
41.2%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball UCLA: 0.45%

00:00 / 90:00 GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.55 2.21

Latest Results

11.01.26 Washington Huskies basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 81:74
08.01.26 Oregon Ducks basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 62:72
05.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 69:72
02.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 73:80
23.12.25 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Grambling State Tigers basketball – 89:63		 14.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 60:71
10.01.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 67:55
06.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 80:72
03.01.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 74:61
23.12.25 UCLA Bruins basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 97:65

Facts

  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • UCLA may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Ohio State is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ohio State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 358:351. (average 71.6:70.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ohio State won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 157:136. (average 78.5:68).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.02.25 UCLA Bruins basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 69:61
    16.12.23 UCLA Bruins basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 60:67
    19.12.20 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 77:70
    22.12.18 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 80:66
    17.12.16 UCLA Bruins basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 86:73

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

    Ohio State Buckeyes – UCLA Bruins and other NCAA College Basketball events on our partner.

    • NCAA College Basketball

    Related Articles

    0 Comment