UC Irvine Anteaters
Basketball NCAAB Sat 24 Jan 22:00
UC San Diego Tritons (UCSD)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Irvine vs UC San Diego

The UC Irvine Anteaters face the UC San Diego Tritons, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, January 24.

Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

You can get -110 that there are Over 144.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. UC Irvine and UCSD should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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UCSD 75-61 Winners in Previous H2H

UC Irvine Anteaters triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where UC Riverside Highlanders were beaten 80-66.

UC San Diego Tritons got the win in their last game. A 80-74 triumph occurred on the road when meeting UC Davis Aggies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCSD have won in their last two matchups with UC Irvine. It was 85-67 on the road before they enjoyed a 75-61 winning scoreline at home. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six UC Irvine wins.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UC San Diego 15-5 1606 1431 175 8-3 7-2 2W
UC Irvine 13-7 1555 1343 212 7-4 6-3 1W
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UC Irvine vs UC San Diego Prediction & Picks

Our UC Irvine vs UC San Diego betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 about Over 144.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key UC Irvine vs UC San Diego stats:

  • The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UC Irvine games on the road.
  • The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UC Irvine games.
  • The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UC Irvine games.
  • The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 8 UCSD games at home.
  • The 144.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 UCSD games.

Over 144.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 144.5
Spread UC Irvine +2.5
Result & BTTS 60 UC Irvine / Yes

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 144.5 points. We’ve also gone for UC Irvine +2.5, and UC Irvine/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Irvine UC Irvine logo 76 - 75 UC San Diego logo UC San Diego

We’ll roll the dice and go for UC Irvine to register a 76-75 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

UC Irvine 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest UCSD Victory

UC San Diego are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. For those wanting to back UC Irvine, you will find +134 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 145.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to back Over 145.5, it’s -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UC Irvine logo UC Irvine Stats
UC San Diego logo UC San Diego Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big West Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Hawaii 14-4 1439 1165 274 12-1 2-3 1W
UC San Diego 15-5 1606 1431 175 8-3 7-2 2W
UC Irvine 13-7 1555 1343 212 7-4 6-3 1W
UCSB 12-7 1526 1390 136 9-2 3-5 3W
UC Davis 11-8 1519 1444 75 8-3 3-5 1L
Cal State Northridge 11-9 1620 1593 27 8-1 3-8 1L
Cal State Fullerton 9-12 1773 1756 17 7-4 2-8 1W
Long Beach State 8-12 1504 1534 -30 7-3 1-9 1L
CSU Bakersfield 8-13 1522 1649 -127 6-5 2-8 4L
Cal Poly 7-13 1598 1728 -130 4-5 3-8 2L
UC Riverside 7-13 1434 1559 -125 4-4 3-9 1L
  • 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