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UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego prediction: UC San Diego favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Irvine vs UC San Diego predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UC San Diego and UC Irvine will lock horns in men's college basketball action at LionTree Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts UC San Diego as the most likely winner of the UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between UC Irvine and UC San Diego 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UC San Diego a 65% chance of defeating UC Irvine. Our predicted final score has UC San Diego winning 77-73.
According to our model, UC San Diego (-2.5) has a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego 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 San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -148 |
| Total | o146.5 (-112) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego 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 San Diego -2.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | UC San Diego | -148 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -112 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is UC San Diego -2.5 at the spread.
UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between UC San Diego and UC Irvine at LionTree Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: LionTree Arena
Conclusion
We predict UC San Diego, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat UC Irvine on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UC Irvine vs. UC San Diego 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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