UC Riverside vs Cal State Northridge Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Cal State Northridge (14-6) is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Riverside (10-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • UC Riverside / Cal State Northridge TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Riverside Highlanders (10-11) visit Premier America Credit Union Arena to take on the Cal State Northridge Matadors (14-6) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Northridge, CA.

Cal State Northridge is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

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

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

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

UC Riverside vs Cal State Northridge Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cal State Northridge will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Riverside vs Cal State Northridge Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Riverside will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.85 Units / -26.88% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.09% ROI

Cal State Northridge Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Northridge has a 14-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.35 Units / -17.42% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,443 points/1,320 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UC Riverside has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,443 points/1,320 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UC Riverside has an eFG% of 46% this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UC Riverside has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Cal State Northridge Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cal State Northridge has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cal State Northridge has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Cal State Northridge has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (141/380) this season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 33%

UC Riverside has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (485 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.0

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (288 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Riverside has averaged 5.2 steals per game (288 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cal State Northridge Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (569 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Cal State Northridge has averaged 8.1 steals per game (170 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cal State Northridge has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (569 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Cal State Northridge has averaged 8.1 steals per game (170 steals/21 games) this season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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