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As the UCLA Bruins prepare to host the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 21, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent performances into this highly anticipated matchup. The Bruins have secured victories in just 2 of their last 5 games, indicating some inconsistency as they look to improve their form on home turf. Conversely, the Fighting Illini have fared better, with 3 wins in their last 5 outings, benefiting from a more stable game plan that showcases their offensive capabilities.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.16 for a UCLA home victory and a strong 1.32 for an Illinois win, reflecting the expectations surrounding the game. A key factor will be the Bruins’ ability to leverage their home court advantage and calm any defensive lapses. Meanwhile, Illinois has demonstrated tactical efficiency, particularly in transition plays, which could exploit UCLA’s vulnerabilities.
Our model forecasts a 39.4% chance of a Bruins victory as compared to a 60.6% probability favoring the Fighting Illini. With a predicted final score of 70-77, this matchup could hinge on pivotal plays in the closing moments. While either outcome remains possible, both teams will need to execute their game plans effectively to secure the win.
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| UCLA 29.5% |
Illinois 70.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 70:77
Outrights of NCAA College Basketball UCLA: 0.41%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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3.25 | 1.32 | ||
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3.1 | 1.33 | ||
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3.25 | 1.33 | ||
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3.02 | 1.31 |
Latest Results
| 17.02.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 82:59 14.02.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 86:56 07.02.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Washington Huskies basketball – 77:73 03.02.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 98:66 31.01.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 97:98 OT |
18.02.26 USC Trojans basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 65:101 15.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 71:51 10.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 90:92 OT 07.02.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 85:82 OT 04.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 84:44 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 11.02.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 83:78 18.11.22 UCLA Bruins basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 70:79 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.2 (10.36%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (10.26%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.9 (6.82%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (6.34%)
5. Iowa State: 14.6 (3.69%)
6. Florida Gators: 14.8 (3.64%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.64%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.2 (3.55%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 17.6 (3.06%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (2.57%)
11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 34.4 (1.57%)
12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 35.4 (1.52%)
13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43 (1.25%)
14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.08%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.07%)
16. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.07%)
17. Louisville: 53.4 (1.01%)
18. St. Johns Red Storm: 53.4 (1.01%)
19. Texas Tech: 61 (0.88%)
20. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.82%)
21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 65.4 (0.82%)
22. Virginia Cavaliers: 68.2 (0.79%)
23. North Carolina: 68.2 (0.79%)
24. Brigham Young: 89.2 (0.6%)
25. Kentucky Wildcats: 96.2 (0.56%)
26. VCU Rams: 100 (0.54%)
27. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.54%)
28. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.54%)
29. Boise State: 100 (0.54%)
30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.54%)
31. LSU: 100 (0.54%)
32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.54%)
33. Colorado State: 100 (0.54%)
34. High Point: 100 (0.54%)
35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.54%)
36. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.54%)
37. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.54%)
38. Kansas State: 100 (0.54%)
39. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.54%)
40. Colorado: 100 (0.54%)
41. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.54%)
42. Notre Dame: 100 (0.54%)
43. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.54%)
44. UC San Diego: 100 (0.54%)
45. George Mason: 100 (0.54%)
46. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.54%)
47. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.54%)
48. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.54%)
49. McNeese State: 100 (0.54%)
50. Utah State: 100 (0.54%)
51. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.54%)
52. Providence Friars: 100 (0.54%)
53. Arizona State: 100 (0.54%)
54. Penn State: 100 (0.54%)
55. Yale: 100 (0.54%)
56. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.54%)
57. Georgetown: 100 (0.54%)
58. Akron Zips: 100 (0.54%)
59. Saint Marys: 100 (0.54%)
60. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.54%)
61. Florida State: 100 (0.54%)
62. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.54%)
63. Wisconsin Badgers: 100.2 (0.54%)
64. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.54%)
65. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.54%)
66. Clemson: 105.2 (0.51%)
67. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.49%)
68. NC State: 110.2 (0.49%)
69. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.45%)
70. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.45%)
71. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.41%)
72. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.41%)
73. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.41%)
74. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.41%)
75. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.41%)
76. UCLA: 130.2 (0.41%)
77. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.36%)
78. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.36%)
79. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.36%)
80. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.3%)
81. Baylor Bears: 180.2 (0.3%)
82. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.3%)
83. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.3%)
84. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.3%)
85. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.3%)
86. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.23%)
87. California Golden Bears: 280.2 (0.19%)
88. Ole Miss Rebels: 280.2 (0.19%)
89. TCU: 280.2 (0.19%)
90. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.19%)
91. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.19%)
92. Creighton: 280.2 (0.19%)
93. Oklahoma Sooners: 280.2 (0.19%)
94. Stanford Cardinal: 280.2 (0.19%)
95. Santa Clara: 751 (0.07%)
96. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.07%)
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