UC Davis vs UC Riverside Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Davis vs UC Riverside

The UC Davis Aggies face the UC Riverside Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, February 21.

We’re confident of UC Riverside staying close to UC Davis, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +2.5 looks really generous at -102.

UC Davis Aggies were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 93-92 reverse against Cal State Fullerton Titans.

UC Riverside Highlanders won their last game, beating Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners at home. It was a 93-65 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UC Davis have beaten UC Riverside in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 75-74 and 74-66 were both achieved at home. In the past 10 games between the teams, UC Riverside have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Davis	16-11	2117	2024	93	12-3	4-8	1L
UC Riverside	9-19	2031	2167	-136	6-6	3-13	1W

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UC Davis vs UC Riverside Prediction & Picks

Our UC Davis vs UC Riverside tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Our best bet is UC Riverside at +2.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our pick at odds of -102 lands a really nice return for this college contest.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key UC Davis vs UC Riverside stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by UCR in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Davis in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Davis in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Davis in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by UCR in 7 of their last 10 games against UC Davis.

UC Riverside +2.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

UC Riverside +2.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Davis 76 - 79 UC Riverside

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on UC Riverside to achieve a 79-76 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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UC Davis vs UC Riverside 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.

UC Davis are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

2.5 is the spread and 149.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -105.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

UC Davis

-

UCR

-

Point Spread

UC Davis -2.5

-118

UCR +2.5

-102

Total Points

Under 149.5

-115

Over 149.5

-105

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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UC Davis Stats

UC Riverside Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 85.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 74.90 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	18-7	1989	1713	276	14-2	4-5	2L
UC Irvine	18-9	2086	1826	260	10-4	8-5	2W
UC San Diego	18-9	2061	1898	163	11-5	7-4	2W
Cal State Northridge	17-10	2217	2137	80	12-1	5-9	6W
UCSB	17-10	2142	1984	158	11-3	6-7	2L
UC Davis	16-11	2117	2024	93	12-3	4-8	1L
Cal State Fullerton	14-14	2339	2315	24	10-4	4-10	1W
Cal Poly	12-16	2282	2378	-96	6-7	6-9	3W
UC Riverside	9-19	2031	2167	-136	6-6	3-13	1W
Long Beach State	8-19	1986	2071	-85	7-7	1-12	8L
CSU Bakersfield	8-19	1940	2173	-233	6-8	2-11	10L

• 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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