UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • UC San Diego is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Irvine
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • UC San Diego / UC Irvine TV channel: ESPNU | ESPN+

The UC San Diego Tritons visit Bren Events Center to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Irvine, CA, USA.

UC San Diego is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The UC San Diego vs. UC Irvine Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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UC San Diego vs. UC Irvine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC San Diego-1.5 -102O 139.5 -110-115
UC Irvine +1.5 -118U 139.5 -110-105

UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC San Diego will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC San Diego will cover the spread with 65.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC San Diego have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UC San Diego has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UC San Diego has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+5.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UC San Diego have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UC San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+10.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+9.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

UC San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC San Diego has a 16-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.5 Units / 45.45% ROI).

  • 17-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 9.2% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.33% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.33% ROI

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has a 15-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.35 Units / 30.43% ROI).

  • 19-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.7 Units / 10.11% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.86% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.15 Units / 13.04% ROI

UC San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC San Diego has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.8

UC San Diego has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (345 assists/ 205 TOs) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UC San Diego has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

UC San Diego has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (502 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.2

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine is shooting 80% from the free throw line (388/483) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 75%

UC Irvine is shooting 78% from the free throw line (866/1,118) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 73%

UC Irvine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (353 assists/ 276 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

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

UC San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC San Diego has averaged 10.7 steals per game (246 steals/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UC San Diego has averaged 10.7 steals per game (246 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.9

UC San Diego has allowed 62.8 points per game (1,445 points/23 games) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 71.3

UC San Diego has 246 steals this season — most among Big West Teams

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (638 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.7

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,438 points/1,388 shots) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

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 allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (1,438 points/1,388 shots) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.25


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