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UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside prediction: UC Irvine favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Irvine vs UC Riverside predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Riverside will take on the favored UC Irvine in men's college basketball action at SRC Arena on Thursday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UC Irvine as the most likely winner of the UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between UC Irvine and UC Riverside 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives UC Irvine a 79% chance of beating UC Riverside. Our predicted final score has UC Irvine winning 75-67.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and UC Irvine and UC Riverside each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 142.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Irvine | UC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-102) | +8.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -395 | +315 |
| Total | o142.5 (-105) | u142.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside 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 -8.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | UC Irvine | -395 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Irvine to win.
UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UC Riverside and UC Irvine at SRC Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SRC Arena
Conclusion
We predict UC Irvine, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat UC Riverside on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UC Irvine vs. UC Riverside insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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