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UC Davis Aggies vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: SRC Arena — Riverside, CA

Article updated Jan 30, 8:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Thursday night, the UC Davis Aggies will face off against the UC Riverside Highlanders at SRC Arena. Both teams split their two matchups last season, with UC Riverside

Game outlook

On Thursday night, the UC Davis Aggies will face off against the UC Riverside Highlanders at SRC Arena. Both teams split their two matchups last season, with UC Riverside holding a 7-3 record straight-up and against the spread in their last ten meetings. The under went 6-4 in those games. UC Riverside is currently the favorite with a -5.5 point spread that has not moved. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. PT.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aggies +205 | Highlanders -254

Spread: Aggies +5.5 (-110) | Highlanders -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Riverside will win straight-up is 72%.

UC Davis Aggies

UC Davis defeated Hawai'i in their last game, improving their record to 19-14 overall, 9-7-1 against the spread, and 5-12 over/under. The team has been performing well in Big West competition with a 6-3 record. Senior guard Ty Johnson leads in scoring with 21.3 points per game. Despite a low power ranking of 178, the Aggies have a strong defense, ranking #115 in the nation. Offensively, they struggle with a 41.24% field goal percentage but make 74.63% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.34% from the field and 32.39% from three-point range. They have no reported injuries for their upcoming game against UC Riverside.

UC Riverside Highlanders Analysis

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UC Riverside Highlanders basketball team recently defeated Cal State Bakersfield 83-79 and has a record of 13-8 SU, 12-6-1 ATS, and 11-8 O/U. The team is currently 6-3 in Big West basketball play this season and has won three consecutive games. Key players to watch include Barrington Hargress, Kaleb Smith, Isaiah Moses, and Nate Pickens. The team is rated 155th by KenPom, with strengths in offensive efficiency and weaknesses in defensive efficiency. In terms of statistics, UC Riverside averages 73.1 points per game, shooting 42.0% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.5 points per game and opponents shoot 44.5% from the field. There are no reported injuries for their upcoming game against UC Davis.

UC Riverside Favored to Cover Spread Against UC Davis in Big West Conference Matchup

In this upcoming Big West Conference matchup between UC Davis and UC Riverside, my prediction leans towards UC Riverside covering the spread. UC Davis struggles offensively, ranking poorly in near-proximity FG%, three-point shooting, and mid-range percentage. Additionally, their inefficiency in converting second-chance opportunities off offensive rebounds is a concern. On the other hand, UC Riverside excels in preventing opponents' second-chance conversions. While UC Davis may put up a solid defensive effort, their limited offensive capabilities make it challenging for them to win or cover the 5.5-point spread against a strong UC Riverside team, especially when playing at home. For those looking to place a bet, I recommend taking UC Riverside -5.5 in this game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UC Davis Aggies+200 → +198Moved
  • Moneyline · UC Riverside Highlanders-248 → -240Moved
  • Spread · UC Davis Aggies+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · UC Riverside Highlanders-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over138.75 (-110) → 137 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138.75 (-110) → 137 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UC Davis Aggies
19-14 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UC Riverside Highlanders
10-22 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-30T13:16:41.306Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

UC Davis defeated Hawai'i in their last game, improving their record to 19-14 overall, 9-7-1 against the spread, and 5-12 over/under. The team has been performing well in Big West competition with a 6-3 record. Senior guard Ty Johnson leads in scoring with 21.3 points per game. Despite a low power ranking of 178, the Aggies have a strong defense, ranking #115 in the nation. Offensively, they struggle with a 41.24% field goal percentage but make 74.63% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.34% from the field and 32.39% from three-point range. They have no reported injuries for their upcoming game against UC Riverside.

UC Riverside Highlanders basketball team recently defeated Cal State Bakersfield 83-79 and has a record of 13-8 SU, 12-6-1 ATS, and 11-8 O/U. The team is currently 6-3 in Big West basketball play this season and has won three consecutive games. Key players to watch include Barrington Hargress, Kaleb Smith, Isaiah Moses, and Nate Pickens. The team is rated 155th by KenPom, with strengths in offensive efficiency and weaknesses in defensive efficiency. In terms of statistics, UC Riverside averages 73.1 points per game, shooting 42.0% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.5 points per game and opponents shoot 44.5% from the field. There are no reported injuries for their upcoming game against UC Davis.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-17UC Riverside Highlanders 67 · UC Davis Aggies 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UC Riverside Highlanders defeated UC Davis Aggies 60-58

UC Riverside Highlanders defeated UC Davis Aggies 60-58 on January 30, 2025, a 2-point decision in the series. UC Riverside Highlanders' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded UC Davis Aggies +5.5 (-110) spread, UC Davis Aggies covered, while the 118 combined points finished under the recorded total of 137.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DrpaulSpread · UC Davis Aggies -5.75 (-110)Win
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · UC Riverside Highlanders -5.75 (-110)Loss