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Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine prediction: UC Irvine favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Irvine and Cal State Bakersfield will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Bren Events Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UC Irvine as the most likely winner of the Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Cal State Bakersfield and UC Irvine 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives UC Irvine a 92% chance of beating Cal State Bakersfield. Our predicted final score has UC Irvine winning 81-65.
According to our model, Cal State Bakersfield (+16.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal State Bakersfield | UC Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-102) | -16.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -1800 |
| Total | o144.5 (-105) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Cal State Bakersfield +16.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Cal State Bakersfield | +1200 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between UC Irvine and Cal State Bakersfield at Bren Events Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Bren Events Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Irvine, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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