Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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UC Riverside's Zyon Pullin (5) dribbles the ball against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:51 PM
  • Long Beach State (8-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside (10-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Long Beach State / UC Riverside TV channel: ESPN+

The Long Beach State Beach (8-10) visit Student Recreation Center to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders (10-10) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Riverside, CA.

Long Beach State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Long Beach State vs. UC Riverside Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Long Beach State-1.5 -105O 154.5 -110-120
UC Riverside +1.5 -115U 154.5 -110+100

Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Riverside will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Riverside will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Long Beach State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+14.55 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Long Beach State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+2.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Long Beach State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Long Beach State has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -14.94% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.7 Units / 22.72% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 27.34% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.25 Units / -36.52% ROI

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 5.73% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -24.29% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 5.74% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -14.35% ROI

Long Beach State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Long Beach State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (807/1,189) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

Long Beach State has averaged 11.2 offensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Long Beach State has made 5.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has a 25% free throw rate (332 free throw attempts/1,320 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%

UC Riverside has 15.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 20.3

UC Riverside has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,443 points/1,320 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UC Riverside is shooting 39% (519/1,320) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Long Beach State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has allowed 75.5 points per game (4,002 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 68.6

Long Beach State has 177 steals this season — most among Big West Teams

Long Beach State has averaged 8.8 steals per game (177 steals/20 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Long Beach State has averaged 8.8 steals per game (177 steals/20 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (141/380) this season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 33%

UC Riverside has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (485 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

UC Riverside has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (485 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (288 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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