UC Riverside vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Riverside vs BYU

The UC Riverside Highlanders battle the Brigham Young Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Let’s back UC Riverside at +33.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -110 to stay relatively close to BYU and we really like this wager.

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UC Riverside Highlanders won their previous game 88-84. This was a road victory against Cal Poly Mustangs.

Brigham Young Cougars were winners last time out. It was a 67-64 home victory against Clemson Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between BYU and UC Riverside saw the former win. It was a 86-80 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
UC Riverside	5-5	746	736	10	2-1	3-4	1W

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UC Riverside vs BYU Prediction & Picks

Dive into our UC Riverside vs BYU betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We don’t think UC Riverside will be heavily beaten in this college showdown. Our best pick is to take the underdogs at an appealing +33.5, with odds of -110 available.

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 Riverside vs BYU stats:

• The +33.5 line has been covered by UCR in 10 consecutive games.
• The +33.5 line has been covered by UCR in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -33.5 line hasn’t been covered by BYU in 7 consecutive games.
• The -33.5 line hasn’t been covered by BYU in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -33.5 line hasn’t been covered by BYU in 18 of their last 20 games.

UC Riverside +33.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Riverside 59 - 88 BYU

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then BYU to enjoy a 88-59 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

UC Riverside vs BYU 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.

UC Riverside 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.

33.5 is the spread and 153.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 153.5 at -105.

If you’re betting on college basketball, it’s a good idea to visit the best sportsbooks and browse the wide range of game lines and team props available. You’ll have the option to place wagers both pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

UCR

-

BYU

-

Point Spread

UCR +33.5

-110

BYU -33.5

-110

Total Points

Under 153.5

-105

Over 153.5

-115

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UC Riverside Stats

Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +33.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -33.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.70 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.50 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	10-0	917	643	274	7-0	3-0	10W
Arizona	8-0	708	537	171	6-0	2-0	8W
Oklahoma State	9-0	822	688	134	7-0	2-0	9W
Houston	9-1	761	578	183	8-1	1-0	3W
BYU	8-1	749	608	141	6-1	2-0	5W
UCF	8-1	792	676	116	7-1	1-0	7W
Colorado	8-1	796	706	90	8-0	0-1	1L
Arizona State	8-2	806	731	75	6-2	2-0	2W
Texas Tech	7-2	733	630	103	6-0	1-2	3W
Baylor	7-2	799	715	84	6-1	1-1	1W
West Virginia	8-3	816	642	174	8-1	0-2	1W
Kansas	7-3	746	637	109	6-1	1-2	1W
Utah	7-3	814	787	27	7-1	0-2	1W
TCU	6-3	708	603	105	4-3	2-0	1W
Cincinnati	6-3	678	586	92	6-2	0-1	1L
Kansas State	6-4	867	772	95	6-2	0-2	1W

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	8-1	751	649	102	5-0	3-1	1W
Hawaii	9-2	899	696	203	9-1	0-1	5W
UCSB	8-2	836	734	102	6-1	2-1	5W
UC Irvine	7-4	875	703	172	6-3	1-1	4W
UC Davis	5-3	616	574	42	4-0	1-3	1L
UC Riverside	5-5	746	736	10	2-1	3-4	1W
Cal State Northridge	5-5	772	802	-30	4-0	1-5	1W
Cal Poly	5-6	911	949	-38	2-2	3-4	1L
Cal State Fullerton	4-7	971	930	41	4-3	0-4	1W
CSU Bakersfield	4-7	797	887	-90	3-1	1-6	3L
Long Beach State	2-9	795	860	-65	2-3	0-6	3L

• 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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