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UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield prediction: Why UC Irvine is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Irvine vs Cal State Bakersfield predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on New Year's Day at 5:00 PM ET as the favored UC Irvine locks horns with Cal State Bakersfield in men's college basketball action at Icardo Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts UC Irvine as the most likely winner of the UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between UC Irvine and Cal State Bakersfield 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UC Irvine an 83% chance of beating Cal State Bakersfield. Our predicted final score has UC Irvine winning 78-67.
According to our model, Cal State Bakersfield (+11.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Irvine | Cal State Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -11.5 (-110) | +11.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -700 | +580 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +11.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Cal State Bakersfield | +580 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cal State Bakersfield +11.5 at the spread.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Cal State Bakersfield and UC Irvine at Icardo Center is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Icardo Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Irvine, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Bakersfield on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UC Irvine vs. Cal State Bakersfield insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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