UC Riverside vs San Diego Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Riverside vs San Diego

The UC Riverside Highlanders square off against the San Diego Toreros, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, November 21.

We expect San Diego to cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -108 to overcome UC Riverside.

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UC Riverside Highlanders were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 80-57 reverse against California Baptist Lancers.

San Diego Toreros were winners last time out. It was a 78-68 home victory against Grambling State Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was San Diego who came out on top when they last played UC Riverside. A 92-84 (OT) win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
San Diego	3-1	312	272	40	3-1	0-0	2W
UC Riverside	2-3	361	357	4	1-1	1-2	3L

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UC Riverside vs San Diego Prediction & Picks

Prepare for UC Riverside vs San Diego with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

San Diego really stand out in this college contest. Back them at -6.5 on the spread with the confidence that the betting favorites cover the line at -108.

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Key UC Riverside vs San Diego stats:

• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 2 consecutive games on the road.

San Diego -6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. 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 69 - 79 San Diego

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on San Diego to record a 79-69 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

UC Riverside vs 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have San Diego as -278 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. At +225, UC Riverside are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 152.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 152.5 can find odds of -112 available.

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

UCR

+225

San Diego

-278

Point Spread

UCR +6.5

-112

San Diego -6.5

-108

Total Points

Under 152.5

-112

Over 152.5

-108

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UC Riverside Stats

San Diego Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 82.50 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 150.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	5-0	470	289	181	4-0	1-0	5W
Loyola Marymount	6-0	524	383	141	4-0	2-0	6W
Saint Mary's	5-0	426	305	121	5-0	0-0	5W
Santa Clara	5-0	411	326	85	4-0	1-0	5W
San Francisco	4-1	407	327	80	4-0	0-1	3W
Seattle	3-1	332	287	45	3-1	0-0	2W
San Diego	3-1	312	272	40	3-1	0-0	2W
Portland	3-1	326	313	13	3-0	0-1	1L
Oregon State	3-1	284	289	-5	3-0	0-1	1L
Pepperdine	3-2	435	397	38	3-1	0-1	1W
Pacific	3-2	373	355	18	2-0	1-2	1L
Washington State	2-3	398	394	4	2-2	0-1	1W

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	4-0	336	273	63	3-0	1-0	4W
UC Davis	4-1	391	348	43	3-0	1-1	2W
UCSB	3-1	349	306	43	2-1	1-0	1L
Hawaii	4-2	477	391	86	4-1	0-1	1L
UC Irvine	3-2	467	330	137	3-1	0-1	1L
Cal State Northridge	3-2	411	404	7	2-0	1-2	1W
Cal Poly	3-3	491	512	-21	1-0	2-3	1W
UC Riverside	2-3	361	357	4	1-1	1-2	3L
CSU Bakersfield	2-3	357	381	-24	2-0	0-3	2L
Cal State Fullerton	1-3	356	352	4	1-1	0-2	3L
Long Beach State	1-4	340	364	-24	1-1	0-3	1W

• 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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