Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside

The Cal State Fullerton Titans go up against the UC Riverside Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Cal State Fullerton are available at -105 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The attractive -3.5 line could be covered with ease against UC Riverside and this looks like a value wager.

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Cal State Fullerton Titans lost on the road in their previous game. UC Davis Aggies won 74-69.

UC Riverside Highlanders lost on the road in their last game. Long Beach State won 88-73.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was UC Riverside who came out on top when they last played Cal State Fullerton. A 64-59 win was recorded. UC Riverside have four straight victories against Cal State Fullerton. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Cal State Fullerton	8-11	1630	1614	16	6-4	2-7	1L
UC Riverside	6-12	1287	1407	-120	3-3	3-9	6L

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Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside Prediction & Picks

Head into Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re very excited to see Cal State Fullerton at -3.5 on the spread in this college showdown. We think it’s a really good number for the favorites to cover at odds of -105.

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Key Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by CSUF in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 3 of their last 5 games.

Cal State Fullerton -3.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cal State Fullerton 84 - 78 UC Riverside

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Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Cal State Fullerton as -164 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. At +134, UC Riverside are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 157.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 157.5, this selection is available at -106.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

CSUF

-164

UCR

+134

Point Spread

CSUF -3.5

-105

UCR +3.5

-115

Total Points

Under 157.5

-114

Over 157.5

-106

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Cal State Fullerton Stats

UC Riverside Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 157.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.40 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 89.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 157.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	13-3	1279	1017	262	11-1	2-2	2W
UC San Diego	14-5	1526	1357	169	8-3	6-2	1W
UC Irvine	12-7	1475	1277	198	7-4	5-3	2L
UC Davis	11-7	1445	1364	81	8-2	3-5	2W
UCSB	10-7	1342	1261	81	7-2	3-5	1W
Cal State Northridge	11-8	1540	1506	34	8-0	3-8	1W
Cal State Fullerton	8-11	1630	1614	16	6-4	2-7	1L
CSU Bakersfield	8-12	1451	1551	-100	6-5	2-7	3L
Long Beach State	7-11	1356	1383	-27	7-3	0-8	2W
Cal Poly	7-12	1531	1621	-90	4-5	3-7	1L
UC Riverside	6-12	1287	1407	-120	3-3	3-9	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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