Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Long Beach State vs UC Irvine

The Long Beach State square off against the UC Irvine Anteaters, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Let’s go for UC Irvine at a generous -10.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -110 that the favorites beat Long Beach State by a sizeable margin.

Long Beach State won their previous game, beating Cal Poly Mustangs at home. It was a 74-66 win.

UC Irvine Anteaters triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Cal State Fullerton Titans were beaten 86-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UC Irvine have beaten Long Beach in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 80-75 (OT) scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 70-60. The past 10 games between the teams have seen UC Irvine win seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
Long Beach State	10-22	2396	2489	-93	7-9	3-13	1W

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Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Prediction & Picks

Our Long Beach State vs UC Irvine betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that UC Irvine will be superior in this college game and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -10.5. Take the -110 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Long Beach State vs UC Irvine stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by UC Irvine in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

UC Irvine -10.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

UC Irvine -10.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Long Beach State 69 - 82 UC Irvine

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Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -526 with the sportsbooks, UC Irvine are regarded as 84% likely to win this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Long Beach State are trading at +390.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 142.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 142.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

LBSU

+390

UC Irvine

-526

Point Spread

LBSU +9.5

-112

UC Irvine -9.5

-108

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

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Long Beach State Stats

UC Irvine Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.50 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 67.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 64.50 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	24-8	2548	2231	317	17-3	7-5	2W
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
UC San Diego	23-11	2573	2390	183	14-5	9-6	1L
Cal State Northridge	20-14	2767	2713	54	13-3	7-11	1L
UC Davis	19-14	2562	2478	84	13-4	6-10	1L
UCSB	18-14	2483	2328	155	12-4	6-10	3L
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	2822	2778	44	12-5	6-11	1L
Cal Poly	14-19	2710	2805	-95	8-7	6-12	1L
Long Beach State	10-22	2396	2489	-93	7-9	3-13	1W
UC Riverside	10-22	2332	2492	-160	7-7	3-15	1L
CSU Bakersfield	8-24	2339	2627	-288	6-11	2-13	15L

• 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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