NCAAB · Final

UCLA Bruins Defeat Arizona Wildcats 84-75 in NCAAB Clash

Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · T-Mobile Arena

UCLA Bruins 84, Arizona Wildcats 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins beat Arizona Wildcats 84-75 at T-Mobile Arena on November 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Arizona Wildcats vs UCLA Bruins?

Arizona Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

The UCLA Bruins secured a notable victory against the Arizona Wildcats, finishing the game with a score of 84-75 at the T-Mobile Arena. This matchup was particularly intriguing as it featured two teams with contrasting early-season records; UCLA entered the game with a home record of 1-0 while Arizona was looking to bounce back from a loss, holding an away record of 0-1.

In terms of recent form, UCLA had a mixed performance over their last ten games, recording a 6-4 record. They were on a one-game losing streak leading into this contest, having averaged 75.1 points scored and 73.8 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 77.4 points scored and 67.2 points allowed, reflecting a more competitive edge. Arizona, on the other hand, was riding a nine-game winning streak, boasting a 9-1 record in their last ten games. They averaged 79.8 points scored and 70.2 points allowed, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience.

The Bruins had a solid home record of 4-1, while the Wildcats had been successful on the road, maintaining a perfect away record of 3-0 prior to this game. The previous meeting between these two teams earlier in the season ended in a narrow defeat for UCLA, as they lost 65-69 to Arizona.

Injury concerns were not highlighted in the block, suggesting that both teams fielded their best available players for this crucial matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Arizona favored with a spread of 5.5 points, while the total points line was set at 149.5, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring affair.

The conditions at the T-Mobile Arena were conducive for basketball, with a neutral site allowing both teams to showcase their skills without the pressure of a home crowd. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed key moments that defined the outcome. Notably, Trent Perry contributed significantly to Arizona's efforts, making crucial free throws late in the game. His performance included two successful free throws that brought Arizona to 78 points, but it was not enough to close the gap.

UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. made a pivotal 5-foot dunk, extending the Bruins' lead to 80-75, while Nikola Kusturica added to the score with free throws that ultimately sealed the victory for UCLA. The final moments were marked by a series of free throws from both teams, but UCLA maintained their lead, finishing the game with a decisive 84 points against Arizona's 75.

This victory not only improved UCLA's record to 2-0 but also marked a significant turnaround from their previous meeting with Arizona, highlighting their growth and resilience as a team. The performance from both sides showcased the intensity of college basketball, making this fixture a memorable encounter in the NCAAB season.

What we said beforehand

The upcoming matchup between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena promises to be a compelling contest, as both teams are set to begin their seasons with high expectations. This game marks the first meeting of the season, and both teams will be eager to establish their dominance early on. The Wildcats come into this game with a recent winning streak, while the Bruins will be looking to bounce back from their previous encounters.

In their last five games, the UCLA Bruins have a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. They secured victories against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (72-59), Michigan State Spartans (88-84), and UCF Knights (75-71), but suffered defeats against the Purdue Boilermakers (66-73) and UConn Huskies (57-73). Over their last ten games, the Bruins have a record of 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 75.1 points scored per game while allowing 73.8 points. At home, they have a record of 4 wins and 1 loss, averaging 77.4 points scored and 67.2 points allowed in their last five home games.

On the other hand, the Arizona Wildcats have been in impressive form, winning their last nine games, with a recent victory over the Michigan Wolverines (91-73). Their last five games include wins against Long Island University Sharks (92-58), Utah State Aggies (78-66), Arkansas Razorbacks (109-88), and Purdue Boilermakers (79-64). The Wildcats have an overall record of 9 wins and 1 loss in their last ten games, averaging 79.8 points scored and allowing 70.2 points. They have a perfect away record of 3 wins, having averaged 80.8 points scored and 69.8 points allowed in their last five away games.

In terms of their head-to-head history, the Bruins and Wildcats faced each other once last season, with Arizona winning that encounter 69-65. This victory gives the Wildcats a psychological edge heading into this matchup, as they look to continue their success against UCLA.

The injury picture appears to be clear for both teams as they prepare for this game, with no significant injuries reported that would impact the rosters. This could lead to a full-strength contest, allowing both teams to showcase their best players.

The betting market has set the Arizona Wildcats as 4.5-point favorites against the UCLA Bruins, according to DraftKings. The total points for the game is set at 149.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This indicates that the market expects a competitive game, with scoring potential from both sides.

As the game approaches, conditions at T-Mobile Arena are expected to be favorable for basketball, and fans can look forward to an exciting matchup. Viewers should watch for the performance of key players from both teams, particularly how the Bruins respond to their recent form and how the Wildcats aim to extend their winning streak. With both teams looking to make a statement, this game is sure to be one to watch.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ARIZ -5.5	149.5 o -110 / u -110	Arizona Wildcats -218 · UCLA Bruins +180

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Leaders

PointsTrent Perry21UCLA Bruins
AssistsJaylen Petty7UCLA Bruins
ReboundsEric Dailey Jr.8UCLA Bruins
PointsIvan Kharchenkov38Arizona Wildcats
AssistsJJ Mandaquit6Arizona Wildcats
ReboundsIvan Kharchenkov10Arizona Wildcats

Recent form

UCLA Bruins

Last 10: 6-4Streak L175.1 scored · 73.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

L66-73vs Purdue BoilermakersMar 14
W88-84at Michigan State SpartansMar 14
W72-59vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 13
W89-68at USC TrojansMar 8
W72-52vs Nebraska CornhuskersMar 4
L73-78at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 28
W81-62vs USC TrojansFeb 25
W95-94vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 22
L59-82at Michigan State SpartansFeb 18
L56-86at Michigan WolverinesFeb 14

Arizona Wildcats

Last 10: 9-1Streak W979.8 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-0 away

W79-74vs Houston CougarsMar 14
W82-80vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 13
W81-59vs UCF KnightsMar 12
W89-79at Colorado BuffaloesMar 8
W73-57vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 3
W84-61vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 28
W87-80at Baylor BearsFeb 25
W73-66at Houston CougarsFeb 21
W75-68vs BYU CougarsFeb 19
L75-78vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona State	1-0	-	0-0
BYU	1-0	-	0-0
Baylor	1-0	-	0-0
Cincinnati	1-0	-	0-0
Colorado	1-0	-	0-0
Houston	1-0	-	0-0
Kansas	1-0	-	0-0
Oklahoma State	1-0	-	0-0
TCU	1-0	-	0-0
Texas Tech	1-0	-	0-0
UCF	1-0	-	0-0
Utah	1-0	-	0-0
West Virginia	1-0	-	0-0
Kansas State	0-0	-	0-0
Arizona	0-1	-	0-0
Iowa State	0-1	-	0-0
Illinois	1-0	-	0-0
Indiana	1-0	-	0-0
Maryland	1-0	-	0-0
Michigan	1-0	-	0-0
Michigan State	1-0	-	0-0
Minnesota	1-0	-	0-0
Nebraska	1-0	-	0-0
Northwestern	1-0	-	0-0
Oregon	1-0	-	0-0
Penn State	1-0	-	0-0
UCLA	1-0	-	0-0
USC	1-0	-	0-0
Washington	1-0	-	0-0
Wisconsin	1-0	-	0-0
Iowa	0-0	-	0-0
Rutgers	0-0	-	0-0
Ohio State	0-1	-	0-0
Purdue	0-1	-	0-0

Box score

Stat	Arizona Wildcats	UCLA Bruins
Field goals	22-60	27-71
Field goal %	37	38
Three-pointers	7-30	10-29
Three-point %	23	34
Free throws	24-30	20-25
Free throw %	80	80
Rebounds	44	45
Offensive rebounds	12	16
Defensive rebounds	32	29
Assists	13	16
Steals	3	5
Blocks	7	7
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	13
Fast-break points	14	16
Points in the paint	28	30
Fouls	19	26
Largest lead	2	16
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	3	90

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-51Trent Perry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eric Dailey Jr. assists)
2nd Half41-51Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-51Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-53Nikola Kusturica makes 2-foot dunk (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half45-53Ivan Kharchenkov makes 26-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
2nd Half45-55Eric Dailey Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-55Ivan Kharchenkov makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half48-56Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-57Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-58Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-59Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-59Ivan Kharchenkov makes layup (Motiejus Krivas assists)
2nd Half50-62Jaylen Petty makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nikola Kusturica assists)
2nd Half53-62Derek Dixon makes 25-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
2nd Half56-62Derek Dixon makes 25-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
2nd Half56-64Xavier Booker makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Jaylen Petty assists)
2nd Half58-64Ivan Kharchenkov makes driving layup
2nd Half58-67Trent Perry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eric Dailey Jr. assists)
2nd Half59-67Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-67Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-68Xavier Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-71Joe Philon III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half62-71Caleb Holt makes layup
2nd Half63-71Motiejus Krivas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-71Ivan Kharchenkov makes layup
2nd Half68-71Derek Dixon makes 26-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
2nd Half69-71Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-71Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-74Xavier Booker makes 27-foot three point jumper (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half70-76Eric Dailey Jr. makes layup
2nd Half71-76Derek Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-76Derek Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-77Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-78Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-78Derek Dixon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ivan Kharchenkov assists)
2nd Half75-80Eric Dailey Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (Nikola Kusturica assists)
2nd Half75-81Nikola Kusturica makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-82Nikola Kusturica makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-83Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-84Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2