UCLA vs Tennessee March Madness Round of 32: Betting Odds & Spread Revealed
The #2 Tennessee Volunteers (28-7) will face the #7 UCLA Bruins (23-10) in the Round of 32 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Saturday, March 22.
Basketball players battle for possession
Opening Betting Lines:
- Spread: Tennessee -5.5
- Moneyline: Tennessee -245, UCLA +200
- Total: 128.5 (Over/Under -110)
- Tennessee's Final Four odds: +380
- Tennessee's National Championship odds: +2200
Tennessee's Path to Round of 32:
- Defeated Wofford in first round
- Led by Chaz Lanier's 29 points (50% shooting)
- Zakai Zeigler added 12 points and 12 assists
- Regular season: Won 7 of last 9 games
- Only one loss to teams outside KenPom top 25
UCLA's Path to Round of 32:
- Dominated Utah State in first round
- Balanced scoring with seven players scoring 7+ points
- Skyy Clark led with 14 points
- Strong defensive performance
- Benefited from Utah State's poor shooting (18 straight missed threes)
Team Comparisons (KenPom Rankings):
- Net Rating: Tennessee 5th, UCLA 26th
- Offensive Rating: Tennessee 18th, UCLA 36th
- Defensive Rating: Tennessee 3rd, UCLA 17th
- Both teams play at slow pace
Common Opponent Analysis:
- Tennessee beat Illinois 66-64 (away)
- UCLA lost to Illinois 83-78
Tennessee enters as the favorite with superior rankings across all major statistical categories, though UCLA's balanced scoring attack and defensive prowess make them a legitimate threat in this matchup.