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Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis prediction: UC Davis favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Northridge vs UC Davis predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Davis and Cal State Northridge are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at University Credit Union Center on New Year's Day, with tipoff at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts UC Davis as the most likely winner of the Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Cal State Northridge and UC Davis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives UC Davis a 65% chance of beating Cal State Northridge. Our predicted final score has UC Davis winning 80-76.
According to our model, UC Davis (-3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal State Northridge | UC Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-102) | -3.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +158 | -170 |
| Total | o161.5 (-105) | u161.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis 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 Northridge +3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | UC Davis | -170 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 161.5 total points.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UC Davis and Cal State Northridge at University Credit Union Center is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Northridge vs. UC Davis
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: University Credit Union Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Davis, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Northridge on New Year's Day.
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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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