UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Prediction and Picks - December 3, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of Big 10 foes will square off on Wednesday evening, and we have a UCLA vs Washington prediction ready to rock and roll. UCLA is off an 80-72 road loss against the Cal Bears to fall to 5-2 on the year. The Huskies are off an 81-68 loss to Colorado on the road to fall to 5-2 on the year. The Bruins have won nine of the last 10 games in this series. Continue reading to see our UCLA vs Washington prediction.
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UCLA Gets Clawed By The Bears
UCLA’s most recent game was an 80–72 loss to California on November 25, where Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Trent Perry chipped in 17 of his own. The Bruins shot just 41% from the field and 56% at the free‑throw line, and foul trouble limited Skyy Clark to seven points. they also allowed Cal to connect on 50% of their attempts from long range.
The Bruins have been steady offensively, averaging 77 points per game while shooting 48% from the field. Tyler Bilodeau has been their leading scorer at 14.8 points per game, though he missed the Cal game with a knee injury. Dailey and Perry provide balance in the frontcourt and backcourt, while Donovan Dent has been the team’s primary playmaker with 6.7 assists per game. Xavier Booker adds size inside, and Clark’s perimeter shooting gives them another scoring option. UCLA has leaned on ball movement, averaging 17.1 assists per game, but their free‑throw shooting (70.2%) has been a weakness in close contests.
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Defensively, UCLA has been one of the better units in the country, allowing just 63.1 points per game (21st nationally). They hold opponents to 40.1% shooting and contest the three well, limiting teams to 30.5% from deep. The Bruins rebound at a modest clip (35.9 per game) but have been effective at forcing turnovers, averaging 14 takeaways per game. Against Washington, the key will be containing Wesley Yates and Hannes Steinbach, while keeping their own scorers out of foul trouble. If Bilodeau returns, UCLA’s frontcourt depth improves, but even without him, Cronin’s group has the defensive chops to grind out possessions.
Huskies Were Run Over By The Buffaloes
Washington’s last game was an 81–68 loss to Colorado on November 28 in the Acrisure Holiday Classic final. Quimari Peterson scored 18 points, Desmond Claude added 14, and Franck Kepnang pulled down nine rebounds, but the Huskies shot just 33% from the field and couldn’t overcome a 17‑point halftime deficit. They were also outscored 23-14 at the charity stripe and allowed Colorado to hit 46% of their shots from the field.
The Huskies average 82.6 points per game and shoot 43.6% from the field, with Yates leading the way at 16.9 points per game. Steinbach has been a force inside, averaging a double‑double with 14.5 points and 12.8 rebounds, while Diallo and Peterson provide backcourt scoring. JJ Mandaquit has been a steady freshman contributor with 5 assists per game, and Claude adds another double‑digit scoring option. Washington gets to the line often, hitting 74.9% of free throws, and their rebounding has been strong at 42.1 boards per game, giving them second‑chance opportunities.
Defensively, Washington allows 72.4 points per game and opponents shoot 40.5%, but they’ve struggled at times against bigger frontcourts. Kepnang and Steinbach give them rim protection, and they average nearly five blocks per game, yet perimeter defense has been inconsistent, with opponents hitting 32.3% from three. Against UCLA, the Huskies will need Yates and Peterson to create offense while Steinbach controls the glass. If they can push tempo and get UCLA into foul trouble, Washington has the firepower to defend home court, but their efficiency will need to improve after the Colorado loss.
UCLA vs Washington Pick
UCLA vs Washington Spread Pick
UCLA PK (5 Units)
UCLA in a pick’em makes sense because the Bruins’ defense has been the difference all season. Even in their 80–72 loss to Cal, they held the Bears to just 41% shooting and forced 13 turnovers, showing how disruptive they can be even when the offense isn’t clicking. On the year, UCLA is allowing only 63.1 points per game, ranking among the top 25 nationally, and opponents are hitting just 40.1% from the field and 30.5% from three. That kind of defensive consistency travels, and it gives them a clear edge against a Washington team that has been more up‑and‑down with its efficiency.
Washington can score, averaging 82.6 points per game, but they also give up 72.4 points per game, which leaves them vulnerable against disciplined teams. UCLA’s ability to contest perimeter shots and force opponents into long possessions should slow down Wesley Yates and Zoom Diallo, while their frontcourt depth with Xavier Booker and Eric Dailey Jr. can battle Hannes Steinbach on the glass. If the Bruins get steady guard play from Donovan Dent and Trent Perry, their defense should dictate the tempo and give them the upper hand in a tight matchup, making UCLA the stronger side in a PK spot.
UCLA vs Washington Over/Under Pick
- Under 141.5 (4 Units)
The Under 141.5 lines up well because UCLA’s defense has been one of the most reliable in the country, holding opponents to just 63.1 points per game and forcing teams into under 40% shooting. Washington can score, but they’ve also been inconsistent, shooting only 43.6% from the field and relying heavily on Wesley Yates and Hannes Steinbach to generate offense. Both teams rebound well and tend to grind possessions, which slows pace and limits transition opportunities. With UCLA’s ability to contest threes and Washington’s tendency to bog down against disciplined defenses, this matchup has the makings of a lower‑scoring battle that stays beneath the 141.5 total.
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