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UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge prediction: Why Cal State Northridge is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Davis vs Cal State Northridge predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as UC Davis squares off with Cal State Northridge in men's college basketball action at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Cal State Northridge as the most likely winner of the UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between UC Davis and Cal State Northridge 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Cal State Northridge a 59% chance of beating UC Davis. Our predicted final score has Cal State Northridge winning 81-78.
According to our model, UC Davis (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Davis | Cal State Northridge |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -160 |
| Total | o162.5 (-108) | u162.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge 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 | UC Davis +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | UC Davis | +142 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Davis +3.5 at the spread.
UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Cal State Northridge and UC Davis at Premier America Credit Union Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Davis vs. Cal State Northridge
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Premier America Credit Union Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cal State Northridge, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat UC Davis 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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