Belmont vs Cal Irvine Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Belmont vs UC Irvine Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC Irvine Anteaters Preview

UC Irvine Anteaters have a 7-4 record this season and are sitting on the 3rd place of the Big West. They have a 5-2 home record and are coming off a 85-71 home win against Cal State Northridge. Their previous three games were a 73-60 home win against UC Riverside, a 72-63 away win against San Jose State and a 64-52 home win against South Dakota State.

Offensively, UC Irvine averages 79.5 points per game, while allowing 63.9 points per game defensively. The Anteaters shoot with 47% from the field and grab 43 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.4 assists per game. They average 6.7 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

Jurian Dixon leads UC Irvine in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 42.8% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Kyle Evans is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Derin Saran adds a team-high 4.1 assists per game.

Belmont Bruins Preview

Belmont Bruins have a 11-1 record this season and are sitting on the 1st place of the MVC. They have a 4-0 away record and are coming off a 83-78 away win against Evansville. Their previous three games were a 87-84 home win against UIC, a 83-62 away win against Middle Tennessee and a 76-84 home loss against Richmond.

Offensively, Belmont averages 85.5 points per game, while allowing 69.1 points per game defensively. The Bruins shoot with 52% from the field and grab 39.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.8 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Lundblade leads Belmont in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 91.9% from the free throw line. Sam Orme is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Nic McClain adds a team-high 6.3 assists per game.

Belmont Bruins @ UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Trends: December 19, 2025

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won 32 of its last 36 games at Bren Events Center.
• Belmont has lost four of its last five night games following a road win.
• UC Irvine has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won 11 of its last 12 games.
• UC Irvine has lost three of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Belmont has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Belmont’s last eight Friday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Each of UC Irvine’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Belmont vs UC Irvine Prediction

In this Belmont vs UC Irvine Prediction, UC Irvine is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Belmont has been the far better team this season, as they have lost only once in their 12 games played so far and have been undefeated on the road. They are facing an UC Irvine team that has been playing great basketball lately, as they have four consecutive wins and are 3-1 against the spread, while Belmont is 1-3 against the spread in its last 4. I see no value on either side, but both teams have been playing very good defense this season, allowing just 133 points per game and UC Irvine is 4-1 to the under in its last 5 games. I expect a low-scoring affair today, so take the under 146.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 146.5