UCLA vs. LSU Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: Best Picks for Women's March Madness
We'll soon know whether the No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins (33-2) or the No. 3 seed LSU Tigers (31-5) will advance to the women's March Madness Final Four.
Today's Elite Eight tilt, which starts at 3 p.m. ET (ABC) from Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash., between two powerhouses promises to be full of intrigue. The Bruins are the 5.5-point betting favorites.
Our UCLA vs. LSU prediction, odds, and preview, part of our women's March Madness predictions, expect the underdog Tigers to cover.
🏀 UCLA vs. LSU prediction & picks for Sunday
Here are my best UCLA vs. LSU predictions for the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
✅ Against the spread pick: LSU +4.5 (-106 via FanDuel) vs. UCLA ⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Best player prop bet: Lauren Betts Over 20.5 points (+100 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎯 Exact score prediction: LSU 82, UCLA 81 (+19000 via DraftKings)
🔢 UCLA vs. LSU updated betting action
Updated betting info via BetMGM.
- 57% of bets are on UCLA to cover (-5.5)
- 85% of the handle is on UCLA
- 76% of bets are on the Under (146.5)
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✅ LSU to cover the spread: +4.5 ⭐⭐⭐
The Tigers covered the spread in all three of their NCAA Tournament games after ending the season losing three of the last four. Their underwhelming play at the end of the regular season and in the SEC tournament has made them one of the most undervalued teams vying for a national title.
The Bruins are receiving the third-shortest women's March Madness odds (tied with Texas) and dominated their Sweet 16 matchup. The Bruins won all three NCAA Tournament games by at least 14, and their play this season would suggest they will cover the spread if they win, as they have won 32 of their 33 games by at least five points.
While the Bruins represent a fantastic story, the Tigers are starting to play like the team that started 20-0. They lost focus down the stretch and fell to the same Ole Miss Rebels the Bruins demolished in early March, but they have righted the ship when it matters most.
This should be a high-scoring tilt, as both teams average over 78 points per game. Ultimately, I believe the Tigers will make enough shots to cover and potentially win.
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🔥 Lauren Betts Over 20.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Betts has put together back-to-back 30-point games, recording double-doubles in each contest, and I have no intention of fading her now.
Betts is averaging 20.1 points per game this season. Though Betts has scored fewer than 20 points in three of her last five games, she has 15 performances with at least 21 points.
And while the Tigers are one of the highest-scoring teams in the nation, they rank 203rd in scoring defense.
The Over is set at +100, which is the most intriguing thing about this prop. That’s incredible value considering how well Betts has been playing and how high-scoring this game should be. Don’t overthink this; just bet on the hot hand. Of our best sports betting sites, FanDuel offers the most most competitive price.
📊 Best odds: +100 via FanDuel ($10 to win $10)
🎯 Score prediction: LSU 82, UCLA 81
I won’t be surprised if either team prevails. I’ll only be shocked if the game is a blowout.
That said, the edge has to go to the Tigers because of their experience in the Elite 8. They won the national championship two years ago, while the Bruins have never made a Final Four. All the pressure is on UCLA.
This game should see both teams get into the 70s comfortably, so the Over is a solid play if you want to play the total. These are two great offenses, and it will just come down to who can make the big shot late.
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🤖 UCLA vs. LSU AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for UCLA vs. LSU. Our AI prediction projects a final score of LSU 74, UCLA 70.
🖥️ AI score prediction: LSU 74, UCLA 70
- The Tigers are known for their athleticism, strong defense, and physical play. They are also adept at converting turnovers into points and have a fast-paced offensive style.
- The Bruins tend to play disciplined basketball with strong rebounding and a mix of inside and perimeter shooting.
- If the Bruins control the tempo, limit LSU’s fast-break points, and rely on their defense and efficient offense, they could keep the game close and pull off a narrow win.
🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean LSU covering the spread (+4.5) and a total of Under 147.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
📊 Live UCLA vs. LSU odds
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Latest UCLA vs. LSU odds
Here are the latest odds for UCLA vs. LSU from BetMGM ahead of tipoff:
Spread
UCLA is a 5.5-point betting favorite against LSU. The LUS side (+5.5) is juiced slightly to -115 odds.
Total
The UCLA vs. LSU betting total sits at 146.5 ahead of tipoff. That Over/Under is down a point from the opening line.
Moneyline
UCLA is a -235 moneyline favorite with an implied win probability of 70.15% against LSU.
🔢 UCLA vs. LSU opening odds
- Spread: UCLA -4.5 (-110) | LSU +4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: UCLA -187 | LSU +154
- Over/Under: Over 147.5 (-110) | Under 147.5 (-110)
📺 How to watch UCLA vs. LSU: Women's Elite Eight
📅 Date: Sunday, March 30
🕗 Time: 3 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Spokane Arena (Spokane, Wash.)
📺 TV: ABC
💻 Streaming: March Madness Live
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