NCAAB · Final

UCLA Dominates UC Riverside in Convincing Win

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Pauley Pavilion

UCLA Bruins 97, UC Riverside Highlanders 65, 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 UC Riverside Highlanders vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins beat UC Riverside Highlanders 97-65 at Pauley Pavilion on December 23, 2025.

Who was favored in UC Riverside Highlanders vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

The UCLA Bruins delivered a commanding performance against the UC Riverside Highlanders, winning decisively with a final score of 97-65. This matchup showcased UCLA's strong home advantage at Pauley Pavilion, where they have performed exceptionally well this season. With a home record of 10-3 and a recent streak of two consecutive wins, the Bruins have established themselves as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape.

In their last ten games, UCLA has maintained a record of 7-3, averaging 81.1 points scored per game while allowing 69.4 points. Their recent form has been impressive, particularly in the last five games, where they have averaged 85.2 points and allowed 77.8 points. The Bruins' scoring prowess was on full display in their most recent game against Cal Poly Mustangs, where they secured a 108-87 victory. This offensive capability was a significant factor in their ability to dominate UC Riverside.

On the other hand, the UC Riverside Highlanders entered the game with a record of 6-8, having won only four of their last ten games. Their average points scored in that span was 74.2, while they allowed 79.7 points. The Highlanders have struggled recently, with a streak of one loss following their defeat against St. Thomas Tommies, where they lost 78-92. Their last five games have seen them average 74.8 points while allowing a concerning 83.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that UCLA capitalized on.

When comparing home and away performances, UCLA has excelled at home with a 6-1 record, while UC Riverside has struggled on the road, managing only a 2-5 record. This disparity in performance levels added to the anticipation of UCLA's dominance in this fixture.

The odds provided by DraftKings reflected UCLA's strong position heading into the game, with a spread of -24.5 and a moneyline of -5000 for the Bruins, while UC Riverside was listed at +1800. The total for the game was set at 148.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. Given UCLA's recent scoring averages, the total seemed well within reach, especially considering their offensive capabilities.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. This allowed for a competitive atmosphere, although UCLA's depth and talent were evident throughout the game.

The game conditions were favorable, with no reported weather issues affecting the indoor setting at Pauley Pavilion. This ensured that both teams could focus solely on their gameplay without external distractions.

Viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, particularly in the second half, where UCLA extended their lead significantly. Key moments included Tyler Bilodeau's free throw and Eric Dailey Jr.'s contributions, which helped solidify the Bruins' dominance as they closed out the game. The scoring plays highlighted UCLA's ability to capitalize on free throws and layups, showcasing their offensive efficiency.

Overall, this fixture underscored UCLA's strength at home and their ability to perform under pressure, while UC Riverside will need to reassess their strategies moving forward to improve their performance in future games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCLA -24.5	148.5 o -110 / u -110	UC Riverside Highlanders +1800 · UCLA Bruins -5000

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Leaders

PointsTyler Bilodeau34UCLA Bruins
AssistsTrent Perry7UCLA Bruins
ReboundsEric Dailey Jr.9UCLA Bruins
PointsOsiris Grady20UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsOsiris Grady5UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsJailen Daniel-Dalton7UC Riverside Highlanders

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UCLA Bruins

Last 10: 7-3Streak W281.1 scored · 69.4 allowed per game6-1 at home

W108-87vs Cal Poly MustangsDec 20
W90-77vs Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 18
L72-82at Gonzaga BulldogsDec 14
W74-63vs Oregon DucksDec 6
W82-80at Washington HuskiesDec 4
L72-80at California Golden BearsNov 26
W86-46vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 22
W79-48vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 19
L65-69vs Arizona WildcatsNov 15
W83-62vs West Georgia WolvesNov 11

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 4-6Streak L174.2 scored · 79.7 allowed per game2-5 away

L78-92at St. Thomas TommiesDec 21
W95-70vs Stanton ElksDec 17
L53-100at BYU CougarsDec 14
W88-84at Cal Poly MustangsDec 7
L60-73at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 5
L69-77at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 29
W83-74vs Grambling TigersNov 24
W85-71at San Diego TorerosNov 22
L57-80at California Baptist LancersNov 19
L74-76vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	UC Riverside Highlanders	UCLA Bruins
Field goals	23-54	34-68
Field goal %	43	50
Three-pointers	3-15	7-21
Three-point %	20	33
Free throws	16-23	22-26
Free throw %	70	85
Rebounds	33	37
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	23	26
Assists	17	16
Steals	7	12
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	22	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	23
Fast-break points	7	15
Points in the paint	32	42
Fouls	24	17
Largest lead	0	32
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	88

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-59Xavier Booker makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half39-60Xavier Booker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-60Andrew Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half42-62Donovan Dent makes layup
2nd Half45-62Marqui Worthy Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half47-62Osiris Grady makes 6-foot dunk (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half49-62Osiris Grady makes 4-foot dunk (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half50-62Osiris Grady makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-63Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-64Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Tyler Bilodeau makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Skyy Clark assists)
2nd Half52-66Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half52-68Trent Perry makes layup (Brandon Williams assists)
2nd Half52-69Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-72Tyler Bilodeau makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half52-74Skyy Clark makes 18-foot jumper (Tyler Bilodeau assists)
2nd Half54-74BJ Kolly makes layup (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half54-76Tyler Bilodeau makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half54-78Skyy Clark makes layup
2nd Half54-79Skyy Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-80Skyy Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-80BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-80BJ Kolly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-80BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-80BJ Kolly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-81Donovan Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-82Donovan Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-85Tyler Bilodeau makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
2nd Half60-85Ben Waller makes layup (Dylan Godfrey assists)
2nd Half60-87Eric Dailey Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (Trent Perry assists)
2nd Half63-87Ben Waller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half63-88Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-89Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-90Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-91Eric Dailey Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-93Tyler Bilodeau makes layup (Eric Freeny assists)
2nd Half65-93EJ Spillman makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half65-95Eric Dailey Jr. makes layup
2nd Half65-96Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-97Trent Perry makes free throw 2 of 2