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UC Irvine vs. UC Davis prediction: UC Irvine favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Irvine vs UC Davis predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UC Davis and UC Irvine will lock horns in men's college basketball action at University Credit Union Center on Saturday, starting at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects UC Irvine as the most likely winner of the UC Irvine vs. UC Davis game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Irvine vs. UC Davis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between UC Irvine and UC Davis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UC Irvine a 56% chance of defeating UC Davis. Our predicted final score has UC Irvine winning 74-73.
According to our model, UC Davis (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
UC Irvine vs. UC Davis odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Irvine | UC Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-104) | +3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +142 |
| Total | o148.5 (-105) | u148.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Irvine vs. UC Davis 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 | UC Davis +3.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | UC Davis | +142 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Davis +3.5 at the spread.
UC Irvine vs. UC Davis game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between UC Davis and UC Irvine at University Credit Union Center is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Irvine vs. UC Davis
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: University Credit Union Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Irvine, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat UC Davis on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UC Irvine vs. UC Davis insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest 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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