Purdue Boilermakers at UCLA Bruins
O/U 52.5 · SPREAD UCLA Bruins -14.5
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Purdue Boilermakers +14.5 -122
- Published odds
- -122
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 38-52
Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.
The line
BETMGM · 40 moves| Market | Opened Sep 14 6:00 AM | Close Sep 19 10:58 PM | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPREAD | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | −½ |
| TOTAL | 52.5 (-108) | 53.5 (-108) | +1 |
| MONEYLINE | UCLA Bruins -650 | UCLA Bruins -600 | +50 |
Every move, in order ›
| When | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENSep 14 6:00 AM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-108) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 14 8:01 AM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-108) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 14 9:00 AM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-105) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 14 12:03 PM | UCLA Bruins -15 (-105) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 14 1:03 PM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-110) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 15 7:30 AM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 15 11:01 AM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-108) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 15 1:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14.5 (-105) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -700 · Purdue Boilermakers +525 |
| Sep 15 2:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 15 4:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 15 5:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 15 6:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 16 12:31 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 16 3:32 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 16 7:37 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 11:31 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-118) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 12:02 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 4:02 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-105) | 52.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 5:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-105) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 5:41 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 6:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-105) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 17 11:01 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-105) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 18 5:01 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-105) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 18 7:30 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-105) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 18 10:31 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 19 9:11 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 9:41 AM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 19 1:15 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 1:45 PM | UCLA Bruins -13.5 (-110) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 1:48 PM | UCLA Bruins -13.5 (-110) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -650 · Purdue Boilermakers +500 |
| Sep 19 1:57 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 4:00 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 5:52 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 6:03 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-105) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 6:30 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 8:46 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -625 · Purdue Boilermakers +475 |
| Sep 19 9:16 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 52.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -600 · Purdue Boilermakers +450 |
| Sep 19 9:57 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-110) | 52.5 (-118) | UCLA Bruins -600 · Purdue Boilermakers +450 |
| Sep 19 10:30 PM | UCLA Bruins -13.5 (-112) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -600 · Purdue Boilermakers +450 |
| Sep 19 10:48 PM | UCLA Bruins -13.5 (-112) | 53.5 (-110) | UCLA Bruins -600 · Purdue Boilermakers +450 |
| CLOSESep 19 10:58 PM | UCLA Bruins -14 (-108) | 53.5 (-108) | UCLA Bruins -600 · Purdue Boilermakers +450 |
The read
The Rose Bowl hosts both teams’ Big Ten opener, with Purdue making its first road trip and UCLA beginning conference play under Bob Chesney. The late kickoff adds another preparation challenge for the visitors.
I’m taking Purdue’s points because its passing offense gives it a credible way to keep answering. Ryan Browne has completed 76.9% of his passes at 9.22 yards per attempt, with three touchdowns and no interceptions through two games. Asaad Waseem and Xavier Townsend give him established receiving options against a UCLA secondary carrying multiple absences. Purdue’s reported use of play action and quarterback movement offers ways to test that coverage.
The other part of this bet is Purdue’s chance to make UCLA throw in difficult situations. Despite its broader defensive problems, Purdue has stuffed 21.7% of opposing carries and allowed 2.5717 line yards. That gives Kevin Kane’s emphasis on stopping the run some foundation. UCLA’s offensive success falls from 56.7% on standard downs to 26.7% on passing downs. Nico Iamaleava’s mobility remains a threat, but his passing production has included no touchdowns and two interceptions. I think Purdue can interrupt enough possessions to make sustained separation difficult.
The danger is substantial: Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods have powered UCLA’s rushing attack, while Purdue has allowed damaging successful plays and struggled to finish its own scoring opportunities. UCLA also brings the stronger early defensive results, allowing 32.2% success against Purdue’s 41.9%. Purdue’s newly reported edge absence makes its defensive assignment harder; its continuing left-tackle absence already shaped the opening offensive results.
Those concerns keep my conviction measured. But I see enough passing production and resistance at the line of scrimmage to back Purdue within +14.5. My bet rests on competitive possessions throughout the game, rather than needing Purdue to win outright.
Injuries noted
Purdue Boilermakers: Mister Clark (out) — Starting nickel/defensive back ruled out after also missing the Wake Forest game.; Raderrion Daniels (out for season) — Defensive back listed out for UCLA; Barry Odom previously said his knee injury was likely to cost him the entire 2026 season.; Kylan Fox (out for season) — Tight end listed out for UCLA; Barry Odom previously said his knee injury was likely to cost him the entire 2026 season.; Joey Tanona (doubtful) — Returning left tackle listed doubtful in the latest successfully opened report; an injury sustained during fall camp kept him out of Purdue's first two games.; Elo Modozie (questionable) — Defensive end listed questionable in the latest successfully opened report after appearing in Purdue's first two games.
UCLA Bruins: Tao Johnson (out) — Safety/defensive back ruled out after being injured in the season opener at California.; Mikey Matthews (out) — Starting wide receiver ruled out after suffering an injury against San Diego State.; Jonah Smith (out) — Reserve wide receiver listed out on the Big Ten availability report.; Joshua Dixon (out) — Reserve defensive back listed out on the Big Ten availability report.; Jamier Johnson (out) — Reserve defensive back listed out on the Big Ten availability report.; Sam Yoon (out) — Offensive lineman listed out on the Big Ten availability report.; Mack Indestad (out) — Reserve offensive tackle listed out after an injury against San Diego State.; Josh Phifer (doubtful) — Tight end listed doubtful; reporting indicates this could be his second consecutive missed game.; Aidan Mizell (doubtful) — Wide receiver was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the September 18 availability update.; Ryan McCulloch (questionable) — Outside linebacker/edge defender listed questionable on the Big Ten availability report.; Jhase McMillan (doubtful) — Defensive back was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the September 18 availability update.
The research
The dated measurements the app shows under this card — observations with their sample and source, not predictions.
QUARTERBACK
Ryan Browne is PUR's projected starter
9.22 Y/ARyan Browne is PUR's projected starting quarterback. The September 18 public two-deep projects Browne as the starter with Evans Chuba second; Purdue's official game preview identifies Browne as its quarterback but does not separately announce a game-specific starter. 2026 line: 599 passing yards, 76.9% completions, 9.22 yards per attempt, 3-0 TD-INT over 2 games.
Nico Iamaleava is UCLA's confirmed starter
7.61 Y/ANico Iamaleava is UCLA's confirmed starting quarterback. Current Week 3 coverage identifies Iamaleava as UCLA's retained starting quarterback; he is not listed on the Big Ten availability report. 2026 line: 335 passing yards, 63.6% completions, 7.61 yards per attempt, 0-2 TD-INT over 2 games.
TRENCHES
UCLA is +95.5 rush yards per game
95.5 YPGPUR is at 150 rushing yards per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 245.5 over 2 games. Those are current-2026 team-game results through 2026-09-18.
PACE & SCRIPT
UCLA's defense gives up 11.5 fewer points per game
11.5 PPGPUR is at 28.5 points allowed per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 17 over 2 games. Those are current-2026 team-game results through 2026-09-18.
TURNOVERS
UCLA's defense takes the ball away 1.5 more times per game
1.5 TOPUR is at 0.5 takeaways per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 2 over 2 games. Those come from the opposing team boxes in the games each side has already played this 2026 season, through 2026-09-18.
PUR commits 1 fewer turnovers per game
1 TOPUR is at 0 turnovers committed per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 1 over 2 games. Those are current-2026 team-game results through 2026-09-18.
MISMATCH
PUR's passing attack against UCLA's — 314 pass yards a game to 167.5
314 VS 167.5The widest gap on this matchup's tape: pass ypg — PUR 314, UCLA 167.5, over 2 and 2 game samples.
REPLACEMENT
Raderrion Daniels (DB) is out for the season for PUR
OUT FOR SEASONDefensive back listed out for UCLA; Barry Odom previously said his knee injury was likely to cost him the entire 2026 season. First Availability Report Released for Purdue vs. UCLA — Who's In, Who's Out? (2026-09-17)
Kylan Fox (TE) is out for the season for PUR
OUT FOR SEASONTight end listed out for UCLA; Barry Odom previously said his knee injury was likely to cost him the entire 2026 season. First Availability Report Released for Purdue vs. UCLA — Who's In, Who's Out? (2026-09-17)
Mister Clark (DB) is out for PUR
OUTStarting nickel/defensive back ruled out after also missing the Wake Forest game. First Availability Report Released for Purdue vs. UCLA — Who's In, Who's Out? (2026-09-17)
Tao Johnson (DB) is out for UCLA
OUTSafety/defensive back ruled out after being injured in the season opener at California. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
Mikey Matthews (WR) is out for UCLA
OUTStarting wide receiver ruled out after suffering an injury against San Diego State. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17) 5 Things to Know About Purdue's Week 3 Opponent — UCLA (2026-09-17)
Jonah Smith (WR) is out for UCLA
OUTReserve wide receiver listed out on the Big Ten availability report. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
Joshua Dixon (DB) is out for UCLA
OUTReserve defensive back listed out on the Big Ten availability report. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
Jamier Johnson (DB) is out for UCLA
OUTReserve defensive back listed out on the Big Ten availability report. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
Sam Yoon (OL) is out for UCLA
OUTOffensive lineman listed out on the Big Ten availability report. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
Mack Indestad (OL) is out for UCLA
OUTReserve offensive tackle listed out after an injury against San Diego State. UCLA Week 3 Injury Report: Latest Updates, Potential Replacements (2026-09-17)
SITUATIONAL
PUR's passing game is +146.5 yards per game
146.5 YPGPUR is at 314 team passing yards per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 167.5 over 2 games. Those are current-2026 team-game results through 2026-09-18.
PUR moves the chains 7.5 more times per game
7.5 FDPUR is at 27 first downs per game over 2 games; UCLA is at 19.5 over 2 games. Those are current-2026 team-game results through 2026-09-18.
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Props on this game
1- GARY'S PICKRYAN BROWNEPASSING YARDS OVER 222.5
I’m backing Browne to clear 222.5 passing yards. He has thrown for 599 yards through two games while completing 50 of 65 attempts, and Purdue should continue leaning on his efficiency against a UCLA secondary carrying multiple absences.
The game script also fits. Purdue is a two-touchdown underdog on the road, so Browne should have enough volume even if the Boilermakers fall behind. His established production with Asaad Waseem, Xavier Townsend and Chauncey Magwood gives him several ways to accumulate yardage, while play action and quarterback movement can help manage the pressure created by Purdue’s offensive-line concerns.
UCLA’s stronger early defensive results make this more than a simple season-average play, and Browne’s first two games are still a small sample. But he can fall well short of his 299.5-yard average and still beat this number. I see 222.5 as a reachable threshold in a matchup where Purdue’s most credible path to staying competitive runs through the passing game.
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