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Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside prediction: Cal State Fullerton favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton will meet in men's college basketball action at SRC Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Cal State Fullerton as the most likely winner of the Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Cal State Fullerton a 56% chance of defeating UC Riverside. Our predicted final score has Cal State Fullerton winning 78-76.
According to our model, UC Riverside (+2.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal State Fullerton | UC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-112) | +2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -154 | +130 |
| Total | o158.5 (-108) | u158.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | UC Riverside +2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UC Riverside | +130 |
| Total | Under 158.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Riverside +2.5 at the spread.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton at SRC Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: SRC Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cal State Fullerton, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat UC Riverside on Saturday.
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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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