#7 UCLA Bruins square off in March Madness East Region action against #10 UCF Knights Friday, March 20th
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The March Madness continues as the UCLA Bruins (23-11 SU, 17-16-1 ATS) square off against the UCF Knights (21-11 SU, 15-17-0 ATS) in a high-stakes East Region clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:25 PM ET on Friday, March 20, live on TBS in the USA and TSN in Canada, with the skirmish taking place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
Although both squads currently sit outside the AP Top 25, they bring hard-fought resumes into this affair. I am looking at a fascinating dynamic here: UCLA enters as the clear betting favorite after a 13-7 run in the Big Ten, while UCF is an underdog eager to spring an upset following a grueling 9-9 campaign in the Big 12.
With elite guards like UCF’s Themus Fulks and UCLA’s Donovan Dent ready to command the hardwood, the backcourt battle will dictate the pace. That is if Dent and Tyler Bilodeau compete, as they’re questionable with March Madness injuries, but are expected to suit up.
How to Watch UCF vs UCLA
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 7:25 PM ET
Network: TBS
Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
UCF vs UCLA Odds
Moneyline: UCF +205 / UCLA -250
Point Spread: UCF +5.5 (-110) / UCLA -5.5 (-110)
Total (Over/Under): 152.5 (Over -110 / Under -110)
Odds as of March 19, 2026, at 3:49 AM UTC from Caesars Sportsbook.
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