UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • Cal State Bakersfield is a -3.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 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. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Bakersfield, CA.

Cal State Bakersfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The UC Riverside vs. Cal State Bakersfield Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cal State Bakersfield will win this college basketball game with 61.2% 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 Cal State Bakersfield will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -13.97% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

Cal State Bakersfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

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

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 5.23% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cal State Bakersfield has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 48%

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 10.5 assists per game (168 assists/16 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 14.7

Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 49% from inside the arc (223/458) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 54%

Cal State Bakersfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

UC Riverside averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UC Riverside has averaged 72.3 points per game (1,084 points/15 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 79.0

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield has an eFG% of 47% this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cal State Bakersfield has a TS% of 44% this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 48%

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 10.5 assists per game (168 assists/16 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 14.7

Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 49% from inside the arc (223/458) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 54%

Cal State Bakersfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

UC Riverside averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UC Riverside has averaged 72.3 points per game (1,084 points/15 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 79.0


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