UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 02, 2023, 12:22 PM
  • UC Irvine (20-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside (20-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The UC Irvine Anteaters (20-10) visit UCR Student Recreation Center to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders (20-10) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Riverside.

UC Irvine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Irvine-1.5 +100O 145.5 -110-110
UC Riverside +1.5 -120U 145.5 -110-110

UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UC Riverside will win this game with 52.3% confidence.

UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UC Irvine will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UC Irvine and UC Riverside, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 44 games (+10.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games (+9.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 88% ROI)

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -6.21% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has gone 14-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 3.06% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.75 Units / 11.74% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21.04% ROI

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (324 assists/ 264 TOs) this season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UC Irvine is shooting 36% from three (287/807) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%

UC Irvine is shooting 48% (628/1,317) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Irvine has averaged 76.6 points per game (1,686 points/22 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 69.0

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has a 27% free throw rate (775 free throw attempts/2,924 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 32%

UC Riverside has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 18.1

UC Riverside has made 8.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Riverside has 15.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,189 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Irvine has averaged 7.1 steals per game (157 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Irvine has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (569 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

UC Irvine has 157 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among Big West Teams

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 4.7 steals per game (107 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Riverside has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (585 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

UC Riverside has averaged 5.0 steals per game (254 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.1

UC Riverside has averaged 4.7 steals per game (107 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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