Tennessee vs UCLA prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
It's Tennessee vs UCLA in the 2025 NCAA Tournament second round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with how to watch and game time.
The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament is in full swing. The first round is in the books, cutting the field from 64 to 32.
Second-round action on Saturday features a matchup between Tennessee and UCLA in the Midwest Region.
The Tennessee Volunteers earned a No. 2 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket and defeated the Wofford Terriers in the first round. Tennessee's opponent, the 7-seeded UCLA Bruins, made quick work of the Utah State Aggies on Thursday to advance.
Tennessee ranks as the fifth-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the 17th-best offense and third-best defense. Meanwhile, UCLA ranks 22nd overall with the 35th-ranked offense and 15th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Saturday's Round of 32 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Tennessee vs. UCLA picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Tennessee
- Zac Al-Khateeb: Tennessee
- Kevin Skiver: Tennessee
- Chris Thomas: Tennessee
- Paul Myerberg: Tennessee
- Erick Smith: Tennessee
- Eddie Timanus: Tennessee
- Dan Wolken: Tennessee
- Jeremy Cluff: Tennessee 70, UCLA 64
- Mike Wilson: Tennessee 64, UCLA 59
It's a clean sweep. None of our experts are expecting an upset in this matchup. However, both AZ Central's Jeremy Cluff and Knoxville News Sentinel's Mike Wilson are taking UCLA to cover the 5.5-point spread. Cluff is calling for the game to go over the 131.5-point total, while Wilson is taking the under.
Tennessee vs. UCLA date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Game Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
- TV Channel: TBS/truTV
- Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
Watch Tennessee vs. UCLA on Sling TV
Tennessee vs. UCLA odds
Odds as of Friday, March 21 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Tennessee -5.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Favorite: Tennessee -220
- Moneyline Underdog: UCLA +180
- Total: 131.5
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