Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego

The Cal State Fullerton Titans square off against the UC San Diego Tritons, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Under 168.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. Cal State Fullerton and UCSD might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at -108.

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Cal State Fullerton Titans were beaten 86-64 in their previous game, being turned over at home to UC Irvine Anteaters.

UC San Diego Tritons won their last game which was at home. It was a 83-73 triumph against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCSD won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 100-55 victory was registered against Cal State Fullerton. It’s been four wins on the bounce for UCSD when playing Cal State Fullerton. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 9.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	12-3	1224	1057	167	8-1	4-2	1W
Cal State Fullerton	6-10	1387	1390	-3	5-4	1-6	1L

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Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -108. The line is set at 168.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego stats:

• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 CSUF games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 14 UCSD games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 UCSD games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 games between these teams.

Under 168.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.8% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cal State Fullerton 73 - 91 UC San Diego

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Tritons to claim a 91-73 win which will hopefully go close.

Cal State Fullerton vs UC San Diego 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give UC San Diego a 90% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -909 favorites with the sportsbooks. Cal State Fullerton are the underdogs at +590 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 166.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 166.5, then the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

CSUF

+590

UCSD

-909

Point Spread

CSUF +13.5

-112

UCSD -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 166.5

-114

Over 166.5

-106

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cal State Fullerton Stats

UC San Diego Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 171.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 168.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 85.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 93.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 168.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.20 pts and allowed 69.40 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
UC San Diego	12-3	1224	1057	167	8-1	4-2	1W
Hawaii	11-3	1126	885	241	10-1	1-2	1L
UC Irvine	11-5	1263	1071	192	6-4	5-1	4W
UCSB	9-6	1181	1099	82	7-1	2-5	2L
UC Davis	8-6	1125	1053	72	6-2	2-4	1L
Cal State Northridge	9-7	1282	1251	31	7-0	2-7	1W
CSU Bakersfield	7-9	1178	1246	-68	5-3	2-6	1W
UC Riverside	6-9	1082	1183	-101	3-2	3-7	3L
Cal Poly	6-10	1291	1362	-71	3-4	3-6	1L
Cal State Fullerton	6-10	1387	1390	-3	5-4	1-6	1L
Long Beach State	5-10	1123	1161	-38	5-3	0-7	2W

• 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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