UCLA vs. Richmond Prediction, Odds & Preview: Best Picks for Women's March Madness

The No. 1 overall seed, the UCLA Bruins (31-2), will face the No. 8 Richmond Spiders (28-6) at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN) tonight in Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA is a 17.5-point favorite to advance to its third straight Sweet 16 in the Spokane 1 region of the women's March Madness bracket. We are backing the Bruins to cruise to the next round as part of our UCLA vs. Richmond prediction, odds, and preview, as well as the rest of our womenβs March Madness predictions.
π UCLA vs. Richmond prediction & picks for Sunday
Here are my best UCLA vs. Richmond predictions for the first round of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
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Against the spread pick: UCLA -15.5 (-110 via DraftKings) vs. Richmond βββ
π₯ Best prop bet: UCLA to score first (-178 via FanDuel) βββ
π― Exact score prediction: UCLA 77, Richmond 59 (+16000 via DraftKings)
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β UCLA to cover the spread: -15.5 βββ
Sometimes, making a bet doesnβt have to be too complicated. DraftKings offers a 15.5-point spread for tonightβs UCLA-Richmond game, up from the opening line of 14.5. This line is 17 or higher in the rest of the market, including BetMGMβs line of 17.5.
Shop at DraftKings for the best odds to back the Bruins, who demolished Southern by 38 points in the opening round. They are the No. 1 overall seed for a reason, so expect a lopsided affair.
π Best odds: -110 via DraftKings ($10 to win $9.09)
π₯ UCLA to score first βββ
While there are no player props available for this game, FanDuel offers plenty of options regarding game props. The quick bets can be incredibly entertaining during March Madness, given how swiftly they are decided.
UCLA is -178 to score the first basket of the game, which is much more appealing than any of its race odds. The Bruins are -290 to get to eight points first and -335 to score the first 10 points.
The Bruins have scored first in four straight games, a streak that should continue on Sunday.
π Best odds: -178 via FanDuel ($10 to win $5.62)
π― Score prediction: UCLA 77, Richmond 59
HerHoopStats projects a 73.6-60.9 win for UCLA, but the Bruins could pull away a bit more if they speed up the pace of the game.
π Best odds:+16000 via DraftKings ($10 to win $1,600)
π€ UCLA vs. Richmond AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for Higher Seed vs. Lower Seed. Our AI prediction projects a final score of UCLA 78, Richmond 58.
π₯οΈ AI score prediction: UCLA 78, Richmond 58
- UCLA is a powerhouse and a No. 1 seed for a reason. The Bruins dominated Southern in the first round and have multiple scoring threats. Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice bring elite size and playmaking.
- Richmond had a great season and looked solid against Georgia Tech, but the Spiders havenβt faced a team with UCLAβs speed, depth, and defensive pressure.
- Richmond prefers a slower, more methodical game. UCLA can play that way, too, but Richmond may struggle to keep up if the Bruins ramp up the tempo.
π€ Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean UCLA covering the spread (-17.5) and a total of Over 132.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
π Live UCLA vs. Richmond odds
Follow the latest women's March Madness odds for the NCAA Tournament.
UCLA vs. Richmond is one of the fourth most bet game at BetMGM ahead of today's second round. Most of the money is on the Bruins to cover a 17.5-point spread. The No. 1 overall seed has received 70% of the bets and 65% of the handle at our best live betting sites.
π’ UCLA vs. Richmond opening odds
- Spread: UCLA -14.5 (-110) | Richmond +14.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: UCLA -2020 | Richmond +1105
- Over/Under: Over 133 (-110) | Under 133 (-110)
πΊ How to watch UCLA vs. Richmond: Women's March Madness
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Date: Sunday, March 23
π Time: 10 p.m. ET
π Location: Pauley Pavilion (Los Angeles)
πΊ TV: ESPN
π» Streaming: March Madness Live
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