UC San Diego Tritons vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, college basketball betting action will feature a Big West Conference showdown between UC San Diego and UC Riverside at SRC Arena in Riverside,
Game outlook
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, college basketball betting action will feature a Big West Conference showdown between UC San Diego and UC Riverside at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. The Tritons aim for their third consecutive victory over the Highlanders in their first matchup of the season. UC San Diego is favored to win with an opening line of -10.5, which has since shifted slightly to -10.25. Stay tuned for our expert prediction on this game, as it is one of our NCAAB picks for Saturday.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tritons -586 | Highlanders +429
Spread: Tritons -10.25 (-110) | Highlanders +10.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 85%.
UC San Diego Tritons
The UC San Diego Tritons rebounded from a previous defeat against UC Irvine with a convincing victory over Long Beach State, securing a 5-1 conference record. The team showcased strong offensive performance, shooting 57.7% from the field and outscoring their opponent in the paint and from beyond the arc. Key players such as Tyler McGhie and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led the team in scoring and rebounding. The Tritons have an impressive power ranking of 29 and are ranked highly in both offensive and defensive categories. With a record of 15-3 and favorable statistics in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, rebounds, and assists, UC San Diego is a force to be reckoned with in college basketball.