UC Riverside vs UC Irvine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • UC Irvine is a -9.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • UC Riverside / UC Irvine TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Riverside Highlanders visit Bren Events Center to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Jan. 4. 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 -9.5 (-110).

The UC Riverside vs. UC Irvine Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Riverside+9.5 -110O 141.5 -110+375
UC Irvine -9.5 -110U 141.5 -110-500

UC Riverside vs UC Irvine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Riverside vs UC Irvine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Riverside will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+9.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+11.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 25.17% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.85 Units / 19.86% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.6 Units / 13.36% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 1.14 points per shot (3,266 points/2,873 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.26

UC Riverside has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,087 points/931 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.28

UC Riverside is shooting 40% (1,158/2,873) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Riverside averaged 1.12 points per shot (2,179 points/1,942 shots) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine is shooting 82% from the free throw line (228/278) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 74%

UC Irvine is shooting 77% from the free throw line (706/913) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

UC Irvine made 5.7 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UC Irvine has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (78 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

UC Riverside averaged 5.7 steals per game (176 steals/31 games) last season — 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.4

UC Riverside has averaged 5.5 steals per game (254 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

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 Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (375 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.8

UC Irvine averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (842 rebounds/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Irvine has averaged 7.3 steals per game (95 steals/13 games) this season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.9

UC Irvine has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,217 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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