NCAAB · Final

UCLA Edges Washington in Thrilling 82-80 Finish

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:00 PM ET · Alaska Airlines Arena

UCLA Bruins 82, Washington Huskies 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies?

UCLA Bruins beat Washington Huskies 82-80 at Alaska Airlines Arena on December 3, 2025.

Who was favored in UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies?

UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UCLA Bruins narrowly defeated the Washington Huskies 82-80 at the Alaska Airlines Arena. This game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with UCLA improving their record to 7-2, while Washington fell to 5-4. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the NCAAB standings.

UCLA entered the game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, averaging 77.2 points per game while allowing 66.0. Their last five games saw them maintain a record of 3-2, with an average of 77.0 points scored and 61.0 points allowed. In contrast, Washington had a 5-5 record in their last ten games, with an average of 77.4 points scored and 75.7 points allowed. They had a recent streak of 1 loss, and their last five games resulted in a 3-2 record, scoring an average of 80.0 points while allowing 77.4.

At home, Washington had a record of 4-2, while UCLA was 6-2 at home and 1-1 in away games. The previous meetings between these two teams had not favored Washington, as they had lost both encounters earlier in the season, with scores of 60-65 and 58-69.

The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, leaving fans to wonder if any key players were affected. However, the odds provided by DraftKings indicated that UCLA was favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The odds for the home moneyline were +136.0, while the away moneyline was -162.0, reflecting the market's expectation of a close match.

The game conditions were not specified, but the intensity of the matchup suggested a charged atmosphere. Fans were treated to a thrilling second half that saw multiple lead changes. Key moments included Quimari Peterson's layup and three-point jumper, which helped UCLA maintain their slim lead. Skyy Clark's free throws were crucial in the closing moments, pushing UCLA's score to 82. Washington fought hard, with notable contributions from their players, but ultimately fell short.

Viewers should have watched for the strategic plays and the execution under pressure, particularly in the final minutes where every possession counted. The final score of 82-80 underscores the competitive spirit of both teams and sets the stage for their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCLA -2.5	141.5 o -110 / u -110	UCLA Bruins -162 · Washington Huskies +136

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Leaders

PointsHannes Steinbach29Washington Huskies
AssistsZoom Diallo4Washington Huskies
ReboundsHannes Steinbach10Washington Huskies
PointsSkyy Clark25UCLA Bruins
AssistsDonovan Dent8UCLA Bruins
ReboundsJamar Brown6UCLA Bruins

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Washington Huskies

Last 10: 5-5Streak L177.4 scored · 75.7 allowed per game4-2 at home

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W83-66vs Nevada Wolf PackNov 27
W99-93vs Southern JaguarsNov 19
W81-69at Washington State CougarsNov 15
L69-78at Baylor BearsNov 10
W84-70vs Denver PioneersNov 7
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L73-80vs Oregon DucksMar 9
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UCLA Bruins

Last 10: 7-3Streak L177.2 scored · 66 allowed per game1-1 away

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
W74-63vs Pepperdine WavesNov 8
W80-74vs Eastern Washington EaglesNov 4
L70-86vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 14
W90-63vs USC TrojansMar 9
W73-69at Northwestern WildcatsMar 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	UCLA Bruins	Washington Huskies
Field goals	28-53	31-60
Field goal %	53	52
Three-pointers	9-20	9-24
Three-point %	45	38
Free throws	17-24	9-12
Free throw %	71	75
Rebounds	21	33
Offensive rebounds	8	14
Defensive rebounds	13	19
Assists	15	14
Steals	7	6
Blocks	5	0
Turnovers	7	15
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	6
Fast-break points	6	17
Points in the paint	36	40
Fouls	19	20
Largest lead	16	11
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	65	29

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-42Tyler Bilodeau made Jumper. Assisted by Skyy Clark.
2nd Half51-45Quimari Peterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Desmond Claude.
2nd Half53-45Tyler Bilodeau made Jumper. Assisted by Xavier Booker.
2nd Half54-45Tyler Bilodeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-47Hannes Steinbach made Layup. Assisted by Zoom Diallo.
2nd Half57-47Skyy Clark made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Xavier Booker.
2nd Half57-49Desmond Claude made Jumper.
2nd Half59-49Donovan Dent made Jumper.
2nd Half59-52Zoom Diallo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hannes Steinbach.
2nd Half60-52Donovan Dent made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-52Donovan Dent made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-52Donovan Dent made Layup.
2nd Half65-52Jamar Brown made Layup. Assisted by Steven Jamerson II.
2nd Half65-54Zoom Diallo made Jumper.
2nd Half67-54Donovan Dent made Jumper.
2nd Half67-57Wesley Yates III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Desmond Claude.
2nd Half69-57Donovan Dent made Layup.
2nd Half70-57Skyy Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-57Skyy Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-57Tyler Bilodeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-57Tyler Bilodeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-60Wesley Yates III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hannes Steinbach.
2nd Half76-60Xavier Booker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Dent.
2nd Half76-62Hannes Steinbach made Jumper.
2nd Half76-64Hannes Steinbach made Dunk.
2nd Half76-65Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-66Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-67Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-67Tyler Bilodeau made Jumper. Assisted by Steven Jamerson II.
2nd Half78-70Wesley Yates III made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half78-71Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-72Hannes Steinbach made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-74Quimari Peterson made Layup.
2nd Half78-77Quimari Peterson made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half79-77Skyy Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-77Skyy Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-77Skyy Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-79Zoom Diallo made Layup.
2nd Half81-80Zoom Diallo made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-80Donovan Dent made Free Throw.