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Game time: March 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM ET

Venue: Dollar Loan Center — Henderson, NV

Article updated Mar 14, 6:00 PM EDT

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In the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament, the Long Beach State Beach will face off against the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Dollar Loan Center. Long Beach State is

Game outlook

In the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament, the Long Beach State Beach will face off against the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Dollar Loan Center. Long Beach State is currently on a five-game losing streak, while UC Riverside is coming off a win in the first round of the tournament. Long Beach State is favored to win with a current line of -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Highlanders +135 | 49ers -160

Spread: Highlanders +3 (-110) | 49ers -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Long Beach St. will win straight-up is 62%.

UC Riverside Highlanders

The Long Beach State Beach are coming off a disappointing 88-78 home loss to UC Davis, struggling on both offense and defense. Despite a strong performance from senior guard Marcus Tsohonis, UC Davis was able to dominate offensively. Long Beach State Beach have been scoring well this season but have been struggling on defense, allowing an average of 76.1 points per game. UC Riverside, with a power ranking of 48, has had a mixed season with strong rebounding but poor shooting percentages. They are ranked 271 in offense and 156 in defense, with a record of 16-17. If you are looking for NCAAB predictions, we have you covered. No injuries to report for Long Beach State.

Long Beach St. 49ers Analysis

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The UC Riverside Highlanders recently secured an 83-78 victory over the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, with standout performances from freshman guard Barrington Hargress who scored 20 points. Despite a strong offensive showing with a 48.0% shooting percentage, the defense struggled allowing the Roadrunners to shoot 55.2% from the field. Looking ahead, the Highlanders aim to improve their scoring average of 70.4 points per game and tighten up their defense, currently allowing 71.4 points per game. The team is injury-free at the moment. As for their upcoming opponent, the Long Beach St. 49ers have a power ranking of 260 and rank #75 for offense, averaging 77.44 points per game, while ranking #294 for defense, giving up 76.06 points per game. In their last three matchups, UC Riverside has a 2-1 record against Long Beach St. The Beach have strong rebounding stats but struggle with three-point shooting, ranking 337th in the nation. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 43.54% from the field and 35.15% from beyond the arc. Despite a solid defense in terms of rebounds, they struggle with turnovers. 👌 for the Highlanders! #OnlyTheBold x #NCAAMBB pic.twitter.com/OVH6ZoFoEb

UC Riverside Highlanders Shine While Long Beach State Struggles: A Look at Recent Basketball Performances

In recent games, there has been a noticeable disparity in performance between UC Riverside and Long Beach State basketball teams. The Highlanders have been consistently scoring an average of 80.5 points over their last four games, indicating a strong offensive presence. Conversely, the Beach has only managed to score an average of 71.0 points in their previous three matchups. It is worth noting that three-point shooting has been a weakness for both teams, with UC Riverside ranking 267th in the NCAA with a 32.2% success rate, and Long Beach State ranking even lower at 324th with a 30.6% accuracy from beyond the arc. Based on these statistics, it is recommended to consider UC Riverside Highlanders as the favored team to cover the spread in upcoming games.

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SportsJaw Highlanders vs 49ers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Highlanders vs 49ers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UC Riverside Highlanders+140 → +135Moved
  • Moneyline · Long Beach St. 49ers-166 → -160Moved
  • Spread · UC Riverside Highlanders+4 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Long Beach St. 49ers-4 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over150 (-110) → 150 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under150 (-110) → 150 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

UC Riverside Highlanders
10-22 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Long Beach St. 49ers
10-22 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-14T22:00:32.940Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Long Beach State Beach are coming off a disappointing 88-78 home loss to UC Davis, struggling on both offense and defense. Despite a strong performance from senior guard Marcus Tsohonis, UC Davis was able to dominate offensively. Long Beach State Beach have been scoring well this season but have been struggling on defense, allowing an average of 76.1 points per game. UC Riverside, with a power ranking of 48, has had a mixed season with strong rebounding but poor shooting percentages. They are ranked 271 in offense and 156 in defense, with a record of 16-17. If you are looking for NCAAB predictions, we have you covered. No injuries to report for Long Beach State.

The UC Riverside Highlanders recently secured an 83-78 victory over the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, with standout performances from freshman guard Barrington Hargress who scored 20 points. Despite a strong offensive showing with a 48.0% shooting percentage, the defense struggled allowing the Roadrunners to shoot 55.2% from the field. Looking ahead, the Highlanders aim to improve their scoring average of 70.4 points per game and tighten up their defense, currently allowing 71.4 points per game. The team is injury-free at the moment. As for their upcoming opponent, the Long Beach St. 49ers have a power ranking of 260 and rank #75 for offense, averaging 77.44 points per game, while ranking #294 for defense, giving up 76.06 points per game. In their last three matchups, UC Riverside has a 2-1 record against Long Beach St. The Beach have strong rebounding stats but struggle with three-point shooting, ranking 337th in the nation. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 43.54% from the field and 35.15% from beyond the arc. Despite a solid defense in terms of rebounds, they struggle with turnovers. 👌 for the Highlanders! #OnlyTheBold x #NCAAMBB pic.twitter.com/OVH6ZoFoEb

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-27Long Beach St. 49ers 65 · UC Riverside Highlanders 53
  • 2024-01-06UC Riverside Highlanders 75 · Long Beach St. 49ers 83
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Long Beach St. 49ers defeated UC Riverside Highlanders 86-67

Long Beach St. 49ers defeated UC Riverside Highlanders 86-67 on March 14, 2024, a 19-point decision in the series. Long Beach St. 49ers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 42-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded UC Riverside Highlanders +3 (-110) spread, Long Beach St. 49ers covered, while the 153 combined points finished over the recorded total of 150.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezSpread · UC Riverside Highlanders +4 (-110)Loss
  • DrfeelgoodTotal · Over 150 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Long Beach St. 49ers -3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · UC Riverside Highlanders +3 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 150 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Long Beach St. 49ers -3 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Long Beach St. 49ers -3 (-110)Win