When does Purdue basketball play UCLA? Preview, start time, TV, prediction, odds 2/28/25
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Purdue basketball is struggling mightily as UCLA visits on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
The No. 19 Boilermakers (19-9, 11-6) have lost four straight games for the first time in five years as their defense has disappeared. Though Purdue has allowed 70.5 points per game in Big Ten play (3rd), opponents have shot 53.8% from the field and scored 79.3 points during the losing streak. Also, no one has stepped up consistently enough offensively to help Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer, who combine to average 48.9 points per game.
The Bruins (20-8, 11-6) have alternated wins and losses the past couple of weeks, beating Ohio State last weekend. Before that, UCLA won seven consecutive games. The Bruins allow 69.1 points per game in conference play (2nd).
Both teams pride themselves in protecting the ball while taking it from opponents. Purdue leads the Big Ten with 7.5 steals in conference games while owning a +2.7 turnover margin (3rd). UCLA gets 7.4 steals (2nd) has a +3.7 turnover margin (1st).
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Purdue basketball expert prediction vs. UCLA on Friday, Feb. 28
Nathan Baird, IndyStar: Purdue 71-67
Boilers need a bounce-back game from Braden Smith because the Bruins are too good not to capitalize on another turnover-laden night. That hasn’t really been a problem at Mackey, though.
When does Purdue basketball play UCLA on Friday, Feb. 28?
8 p.m. ET Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.
What channel is the Purdue basketball game on Friday, Feb. 28?
- Radio: 1260 AM in Indianapolis, 96.5 FM in Lafayette
How to stream, listen to Purdue basketball vs. UCLA on Friday, Feb. 28
How can I get tickets to Purdue basketball vs. UCLA on Friday, Feb. 28?
The game is sold out, but tickets are available on StubHub starting at $114.
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Is Purdue basketball favored vs. UCLA on Friday, Feb. 28? Purdue basketball odds
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Purdue a 68.8% chance of winning.
Purdue basketball rankings vs. UCLA for Friday, Feb. 28
Through Feb. 25
Purdue projected starting lineup for Friday, Feb. 28
(full season averages)
UCLA projected starting lineup for Friday, Feb. 28
- Tyler Bilodeau (13.9 points, 44.2% 3-pointers 4.4 rebounds)
- Eric Dailey Jr. (11.6 points, 37.8% 3-pointers, 4.1 rebounds)
- Kobe Johnson (8.4 points, 6.0 rebounds)
- Skyy Clark (7.9 points, 39.3% 3-pointers)
- Dylan Andrews (7.3 points)
Purdue basketball schedule
(all times ET)
Feb. 18: Michigan State 75, Purdue 66
Feb. 23: Indiana 73, Purdue 58
Fri., Feb. 28: vs. UCLA, 8 p.m., Fox
Tues., March 4: vs. Rutgers, 7 p.m., Peacock
Fri., March 7: at Illinois, 8 p.m., Fox
UCLA basketball schedule
Feb. 18: Minnesota 64, UCLA 61
Feb. 23: UCLA 69, Ohio State 61
Fri., Feb. 28: at Purdue, 8 p.m., Fox
Mon., March 3: at Northwestern, 9 p.m., FS1
Sat., March 8: vs. USC, 8 p.m., Fox
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