UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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  • Cal State Bakersfield is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • UC Riverside / Cal State Bakersfield TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Riverside Highlanders visit Icardo Center to take on the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Bakersfield, CA, USA.

Cal State Bakersfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The UC Riverside vs. Cal State Bakersfield Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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UC Riverside vs. Cal State Bakersfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Riverside+1.5 -125O 144.5 -115-110
Cal State Bakersfield -1.5 +105U 144.5 -105-110

UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Riverside will win this college basketball game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Riverside will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+14.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 away games (+6.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.30 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.16 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.20 Units / 27% ROI)

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 22.22% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 22.67% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Cal State Bakersfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Bakersfield has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.05 Units / -20.4% ROI).

  • 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -5.2% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.45 Units / 27.59% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.27% ROI

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,452 points/1,254 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.29

UC Riverside shot 39% (766/1,942) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Riverside averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (547 free throw attempts/1,942 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%

UC Riverside is shooting 40% (1,290/3,196) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 45%

Cal State Bakersfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield averaged 10.6 offensive rebounds per game (308 rebounds/29 games) last season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.0

Cal State Bakersfield has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (199 assists/ 241 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (539 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 48% from inside the arc (292/610) this season — tied for lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 52%

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (104 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UC Riverside averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (709 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Riverside has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (492 rebounds/20 games) this season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (104 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Cal State Bakersfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (631 rebounds/29 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Bakersfield has allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (1,433 points/1,042 shots) this season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Cal State Bakersfield has 138 steals this season — 5th most among Big West Teams


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