Long Beach St. 49ers vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming Big West Conference matchup between Long Beach State and UC Riverside is set to take place on Thursday, February 20 at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. UC Riverside
Game outlook
The upcoming Big West Conference matchup between Long Beach State and UC Riverside is set to take place on Thursday, February 20 at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. UC Riverside previously defeated Long Beach State 76-60 as a 3.5-point road favorite earlier this season. The Highlanders are currently favored to win again, opening at -11 with the line remaining unchanged. Visit our site for more in-depth analysis and predictions for this game and other NCAAB matchups scheduled for Thursday night.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: 49ers +478 | Highlanders -673
Spread: 49ers +11 (-110) | Highlanders -11 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Riverside will win straight-up is 87%.
Long Beach St. 49ers
The Long Beach State Beach are currently on a nine-game losing streak, although they have covered the spread in four of those nine contests. In their most recent game against Hawaii, they fell short with a 62-60 road defeat. Leading scorer Devin Askew contributed 16 points and six rebounds, while junior guard TJ Wainwright added 20 points. Askew averages 18.4 points per game, while Wainwright contributes 13.0 points. The Beach have struggled defensively, allowing 116.1 points per game, and their offensive stats are also subpar, with a field goal percentage of 43.87% and a three-point percentage of 35.61%. Overall, Long Beach State is ranked 334 in offense and 244 in defense, with a 7-19 record for the season.