Predictions, Picks & How to Watch #3 Duke vs #1 UCLA

• UCLA looks for back-to-back Final Four appearances
• Duke has not advanced to the Final Four since 2006
• Continue reading for my Duke vs UCLA predictions and picks

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How to Watch Duke vs UCLA

A spot in the Final Four is on the line as the #3 Duke Blue Devils (27-8) face the #1 UCLA Bruins (34-1). UCLA dominated the first matchup between the schools in November (89-59 on a neutral court in Vegas) but both teams have been boiling-hot since. The Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, will play host to this Elite Eight game on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm ET. ABC will broadcast the game.

ABC will handle the Duke vs UCLA broadcast at 3:00 pm ET on Sunday, March 29. Duke vs UCLA is the second of an Elite Eight doubleheader, following UConn vs Notre Dame.

Keep reading for my Duke vs UCLA picks and two key predictions for the game. I have also laid out the odds and a statistical preview for both sides.

Duke vs UCLA Predictions

• Lauren Betts Records a Double-Double

Betts is averaging 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season. The All-American has 12 double-doubles this season, including one in the first round versus California Baptist. Betts has 14 games this season with 10 or more rebounds and six games with at least 14. She even has a pair of games with 16 rebounds.

On the points side of things, Betts has cleared 10 points in 30 of 34 games this season. She has a season-high of 35 points, posted in the second round versus Oklahoma State. Betts has her two highest-scoring outputs of the season this month.

Betts did not play in UCLA’s win over Duke back in November, her only missed game of the season.

• Toby Fournier Scores 20+ Points

Predicting a 20-point game from a 17.5-point-per-game scorer is not exactly bold, but a 20-point outing from Fournier would be historic for Duke. Fournier has two 20-point games in the tournament, a feat surpassed by only Alana Beard in Duke history. Beard accomplished the feat in both the 2002 and 2003 tournaments. Beard was a three-time All-American and 2004 Wooden Award winner.

Fournier has 12 games with 20 points this season, scoring a season-high 27 versus Holy Cross in November. She scored 24 against Charleston in the first round and 22 against LSU in the Sweet 16. In Duke’s first matchup with UCLA, Fournier scored 17 points.

Duke vs UCLA Picks

• UCLA -10.5 (-125, theScore Bet)

I am again backing the Bruins to win – and win big – to punch their ticket to the Final Four. UCLA had never been to the Final Four before last season, improving upon the golden era of Bruins basketball.

Duke exacted revenge on LSU on Friday, but I do not anticipate the Blue Devils continuing the same magic on Sunday afternoon. As well as LSU played in 2026, UCLA is a cut above the Lady Tigers.

• Over 130.5 (-110, FanDuel)

This is a bet on UCLA in many ways. The Bruins have scored over 85 points per game this season, and they have not slowed in the tournament, averaging a shade under 88 points per contest. UCLA has scored 80 points in 26 of 35 games this season, surpassing it in all three tournament games and its win over Duke.

While I don’t expect Duke to set any scoring records, they will be competent enough to score at least 50 points to help push the game toward the over. Duke has scored 50 points in 34 of 35 games this season and 60 or more in 30 games.

Duke vs UCLA Odds

UCLA is a big favorite to advance to the Final Four. UCLA bettors should take the Bruins at -10.5 ATS at theScore Bet or -675 on the moneyline at DraftKings. On the Duke side, Blue Devils bettors can take +11.5 ATS from prediction market Kalshi (trading at 50¢, which is equal to +100 odds) or 14¢ to win straight-up (equal to a +614 on the moneyline).

The total ranges from 130.5 to 13/1.5 points. Over bettors should take over 130.5 points on FanDuel (-110 odds). Under bettors should take under 131.5 points, which is trading at just 44¢ at Kalshi (equal to +127 odds).

Duke vs UCLA: Statistical Profiles

Duke and UCLA battled in the Players Era Championship back in November. Even without Lauren Betts, UCLA led wire-to-wire in an 89-59 win. Gabriela Jaquez scored 23 points in the first win of UCLA’s current 28-game winning streak.

On the Duke side, Ashlon Jackson scored 18 points, and Toby Fournier had 17 points. Since this game, Duke has a strong 24-3 record.