UC Riverside vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Riverside vs UCLA

The UC Riverside Highlanders square off against the UCLA Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

There are odds of -112 that UCLA cover the -25.5 line when they face UC Riverside. We think this is a great spread for this betting prediction where there is lots of of value available.

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UC Riverside Highlanders were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 92-78 reverse against St. Thomas Tommies.

UCLA Bruins were winners last time out. It was a 108-87 home victory against Cal Poly Mustangs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw UCLA claim a 66-65 win over UC Riverside.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	9-3	965	831	134	8-1	1-2	2W
UC Riverside	6-7	972	998	-26	3-1	3-6	1L

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UC Riverside vs UCLA Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our UC Riverside vs UCLA betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our prediction that UCLA can be superior in this college contest, you can get -112 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -25.5 line.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key UC Riverside vs UCLA stats:

• The -25.5 line has been covered by UCLA in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

UCLA -25.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% 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%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Riverside 64 - 93 UCLA

We’re going for the Bruins to win by a 93-64 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

UC Riverside vs UCLA 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.

UCLA are massive favorites for this college game, with some sportsbooks not even offering Moneyline wagering. Therefore, they’re available on the spread depending on what you expect the winning margin to be.

25.5 is the spread and 149.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 149.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

UCR

-

UCLA

-

Point Spread

UCR +25.5

-104

UCLA -25.5

-118

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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UC Riverside Stats

UCLA Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +25.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +25.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -25.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -25.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 6 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 74.20 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 4 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 81.10 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 63.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	11-0	1049	727	322	8-0	3-0	11W
Nebraska	12-0	1000	806	194	11-0	1-0	12W
USC	12-1	1162	979	183	8-1	4-0	4W
Purdue	11-1	1019	798	221	9-1	2-0	3W
Michigan State	11-1	936	760	176	8-1	3-0	3W
Iowa	10-2	966	719	247	9-0	1-2	2W
UCLA	9-3	965	831	134	8-1	1-2	2W
Indiana	9-3	1020	799	221	9-1	0-2	1W
Ohio State	8-3	946	800	146	6-2	2-1	1L
Illinois	8-4	1014	878	136	6-4	2-0	2L
Wisconsin	8-4	1005	891	114	7-0	1-4	1W
Penn State	8-4	938	899	39	7-3	1-1	3L
Washington	7-4	913	804	109	4-1	3-3	1L
Minnesota	7-5	885	799	86	7-3	0-2	2W
Northwestern	7-5	967	842	125	6-3	1-2	1L
Oregon	6-6	936	901	35	6-3	0-3	1L
Maryland	6-6	926	966	-40	5-2	1-4	3L
Rutgers	6-6	828	873	-45	6-2	0-4	1W

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	10-2	965	757	208	10-1	0-1	6W
UC San Diego	10-2	991	855	136	6-1	4-1	1L
UCSB	9-4	1032	930	102	7-1	2-3	1W
UC Irvine	8-5	1007	860	147	6-4	2-1	1W
Cal State Northridge	7-5	948	921	27	5-0	2-5	3W
UC Davis	6-5	849	840	9	4-1	2-4	1W
UC Riverside	6-7	972	998	-26	3-1	3-6	1L
Cal State Fullerton	5-8	1165	1110	55	4-3	1-5	1L
CSU Bakersfield	5-8	956	1023	-67	4-2	1-6	1W
Cal Poly	5-9	1158	1223	-65	2-4	3-5	4L
Long Beach State	3-10	936	1029	-93	3-3	0-7	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

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