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UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State prediction: Long Beach State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Riverside vs Long Beach State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as UC Riverside takes on Long Beach State in men's college basketball action at Walter Pyramid.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Long Beach State as the most likely winner of the UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between UC Riverside and Long Beach State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Long Beach State a 70% chance of beating UC Riverside. Our predicted final score has Long Beach State winning 73-67.
According to our model, UC Riverside (+5.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Riverside | Long Beach State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-108) | -5.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +205 | -225 |
| Total | o141.5 (-110) | u141.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State 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 Riverside +5.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Long Beach State | -225 |
| Total | Under 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Long Beach State to win.
UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Long Beach State and UC Riverside at Walter Pyramid is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Walter Pyramid
Conclusion
We predict Long Beach State, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat UC Riverside on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate UC Riverside vs. Long Beach State 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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