UC Riverside vs Long Beach State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Riverside vs Long Beach State

The UC Riverside Highlanders face the Long Beach State, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 15.

There are odds of -110 about Over 144.5 points and this looks more than generous when UC Riverside face Long Beach State. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

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UC Riverside Highlanders lost their previous game, being beaten at home to UC San Diego Tritons 69-66.

Long Beach State were winners last time out. It was a 81-75 home victory against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UC Riverside have won in their last two matchups with Long Beach. It was 76-60 on the road before they enjoyed a 87-66 winning scoreline at home. Long Beach have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Long Beach State	6-11	1268	1310	-42	6-3	0-8	1W
UC Riverside	6-11	1214	1319	-105	3-3	3-8	5L

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UC Riverside vs Long Beach State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of UC Riverside vs Long Beach State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 144.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

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Key UC Riverside vs Long Beach State stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UCR games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UCR games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 LBSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 LBSU games at home.

Over 144.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Riverside 70 - 80 Long Beach State

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UC Riverside vs Long Beach State 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Long Beach State are -263 favorites to win and that means a 72% chance of landing a victory. UC Riverside are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +215.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 144.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you're keen on Over 144.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

UCR

+215

LBSU

-263

Point Spread

UCR +5.5

-110

LBSU -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

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UC Riverside Stats

Long Beach State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 82.30 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 154.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 73.40 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	12-3	1193	951	242	11-1	1-2	1W
UC San Diego	13-4	1364	1211	153	8-2	5-2	1W
UC Irvine	12-6	1403	1202	201	7-4	5-2	1L
UCSB	9-7	1267	1192	75	7-2	2-5	3L
UC Davis	9-7	1296	1223	73	6-2	3-5	1L
Cal State Northridge	10-8	1456	1427	29	8-0	2-8	1L
Cal State Fullerton	8-10	1561	1540	21	6-4	2-6	2W
CSU Bakersfield	8-10	1320	1393	-73	6-3	2-7	1L
Cal Poly	7-11	1465	1535	-70	4-4	3-7	1W
Long Beach State	6-11	1268	1310	-42	6-3	0-8	1W
UC Riverside	6-11	1214	1319	-105	3-3	3-8	5L

• 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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