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 22:00 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.

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	21-10	2614	2349	265	16-4	5-6	1W
UC Riverside	10-22	2332	2492	-160	7-7	3-15	1L

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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

UC Riverside +33.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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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.

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UC Riverside vs BYU 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 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 155.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 155.5 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

-104

BYU -33.5

-118

Total Points

Under 155.5

-105

Over 155.5

-115

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

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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
Arizona	29-2	2687	2126	561	18-1	11-1	6W
Houston	26-5	2407	1945	462	18-2	8-3	3W
Iowa State	25-6	2535	2038	497	18-1	7-5	1W
Texas Tech	22-9	2520	2249	271	16-3	6-6	2L
Kansas	22-9	2371	2148	223	16-2	6-7	1W
TCU	21-10	2416	2212	204	15-5	6-5	5W
BYU	21-10	2614	2349	265	16-4	5-6	1W
UCF	20-10	2466	2365	101	14-5	6-5	3L
West Virginia	18-13	2166	2004	162	15-5	3-8	1W
Oklahoma State	18-13	2601	2558	43	14-5	4-8	1L
Cincinnati	17-14	2275	2098	177	15-4	2-10	1L
Colorado	17-14	2476	2450	26	15-6	2-8	1L
Arizona State	16-15	2394	2415	-21	12-6	4-9	1L
Baylor	16-15	2563	2386	177	12-8	4-7	1W
Kansas State	12-19	2455	2514	-59	11-8	1-11	1L
Utah	10-21	2313	2458	-145	9-9	1-12	5L

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	22-8	2399	2104	295	16-3	6-5	1L
UC Irvine	22-10	2473	2178	295	13-5	9-5	4W
UC San Diego	22-10	2431	2241	190	13-5	9-5	1W
Cal State Northridge	19-13	2609	2550	59	12-3	7-10	1L
UCSB	18-13	2410	2249	161	12-4	6-9	2L
UC Davis	18-13	2413	2323	90	12-4	6-9	1L
Cal State Fullerton	17-15	2677	2630	47	11-5	6-10	2W
Cal Poly	14-18	2641	2733	-92	8-7	6-11	1W
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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