UC San Diego vs UC Riverside Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC San Diego vs UC Riverside

The UC San Diego Tritons face the UC Riverside Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 10.

Go for UCSD against the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a line of -10.5 at odds of -115 when they take on UC Riverside.

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UC San Diego Tritons were beaten 88-71 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Cal State Fullerton Titans.

UC Riverside Highlanders were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 67-66 reverse against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCSD had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 91-71 win over UC Riverside. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	12-4	1295	1145	150	8-2	4-2	1L
UC Riverside	6-10	1148	1250	-102	3-2	3-8	4L

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UC San Diego vs UC Riverside Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert UC San Diego vs UC Riverside betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

UCSD should enjoy a huge victory in this college game and that’s why we’re taking the -10.5 about them on the spread. Bank on the big favorites to cover the line at -115.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key UC San Diego vs UC Riverside stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 3 of their last 5 games.

UCSD -10.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC San Diego 84 - 69 UC Riverside

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Tritons to achieve a 84-69 victory and hopefully this goes close.

UC San Diego vs UC Riverside 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, UC San Diego are red-hot -714 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this college game. At +470, UC Riverside are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 148.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Over 148.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

UCSD

-714

UCR

+470

Point Spread

UCSD -10.5

-115

UCR +10.5

-105

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

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UC San Diego Stats

UC Riverside Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 82.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 73.10 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	11-3	1126	885	241	10-1	1-2	1L
UC San Diego	12-4	1295	1145	150	8-2	4-2	1L
UC Irvine	12-5	1337	1135	202	7-4	5-1	5W
UC Davis	9-6	1218	1139	79	6-2	3-4	1W
Cal State Northridge	10-7	1377	1341	36	8-0	2-7	2W
UCSB	9-7	1267	1192	75	7-2	2-5	3L
CSU Bakersfield	8-9	1245	1312	-67	6-3	2-6	2W
Cal State Fullerton	7-10	1475	1461	14	5-4	2-6	1W
UC Riverside	6-10	1148	1250	-102	3-2	3-8	4L
Cal Poly	6-11	1381	1457	-76	3-4	3-7	2L
Long Beach State	5-11	1187	1235	-48	5-3	0-8	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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