Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • UC Irvine is a -10.5 point favorite vs Long Beach State
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Long Beach State / UC Irvine TV channel: ESPN+

The Long Beach State Beach visit Bren Events Center to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Irvine, CA.

UC Irvine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Long Beach State vs. UC Irvine Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Long Beach State vs. UC Irvine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this college basketball game with 76.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Irvine will cover the spread with 60.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Long Beach State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Long Beach State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games (+10.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+4.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 38 games (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)

Long Beach State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Long Beach State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.75 Units / -43.56% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.32% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Long Beach State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has a 26% free throw rate (243 free throw attempts/931 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 38%

Long Beach State has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,123 points/931 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.31

Long Beach State has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Long Beach State averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (387 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.0

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (5,785 points/5,243 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (5,785 points/5,243 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (3,624 points/3,382 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (3,624 points/3,382 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Long Beach State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has a 26% free throw rate (243 free throw attempts/931 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 38%

Long Beach State has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,123 points/931 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.31

Long Beach State has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Long Beach State averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (387 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.0

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (5,785 points/5,243 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (5,785 points/5,243 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (3,624 points/3,382 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (3,624 points/3,382 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25


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