UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:10 PM
  • UC Irvine (10-6) is a -6.5 point favorite vs UC San Diego (11-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • UC San Diego / UC Irvine TV channel: ESPN+

The UC San Diego Tritons (11-4) visit Bren Events Center to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters (10-6) on Jan. 18. 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 -6.5 (-110).

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+6.5 -110O 139.5 -110+220
UC Irvine -6.5 -110U 139.5 -110-275

UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this college basketball game with 68.4% 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 57.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC San Diego has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+12.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UC San Diego have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UC San Diego has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UC San Diego have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UC San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+4.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.20 Units / 18% ROI)

UC San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC San Diego has a 11-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.6 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / -18.83% ROI

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -18.83% ROI

UC San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC San Diego has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

UC San Diego is shooting 76% from the free throw line (248/325) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 71%

UC San Diego is shooting 36% from three (155/426) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UC San Diego is shooting 75% from the free throw line (597/797) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (798 assists/ 620 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UC Irvine has averaged 16.6 assists per game (282 assists/17 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.9

UC Irvine is shooting 38% from three (350/934) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 34%

UC Irvine has a TS% of 49% this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 47%

UC San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC San Diego has averaged 6.1 steals per game (285 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC San Diego has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (356/1,005) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 33%

UC San Diego has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,147 points/991 shots) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

UC San Diego has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,099 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,366 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Irvine has averaged 6.2 steals per game (105 steals/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,130 points/989 shots) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

UC Irvine has 350 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd most among Big West Teams


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