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UC Irvine vs. Cal State Northridge prediction: Why Cal State Northridge is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Irvine vs Cal State Northridge predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Cal State Northridge and UC Irvine will meet in men's college basketball action at Premier America Credit Union Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Cal State Northridge as the most likely winner of the UC Irvine vs. Cal State Northridge 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 Northridge prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between UC Irvine and Cal State Northridge 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Cal State Northridge a 55% chance of defeating UC Irvine. Our predicted final score has Cal State Northridge winning 78-76.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and UC Irvine and Cal State Northridge each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Northridge odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Irvine | Cal State Northridge |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-108) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +112 | -125 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Irvine 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 Irvine +1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Cal State Northridge | -125 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cal State Northridge to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
UC Irvine vs. Cal State Northridge game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Cal State Northridge and UC Irvine at Premier America Credit Union Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Irvine vs. Cal State Northridge
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Premier America Credit Union Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cal State Northridge, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat UC Irvine 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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