Cal Irvine vs Utah Valley Prediction 11/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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

Utah Valley Wolverines Preview

Utah Valley has a 2-2 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the WAC conference. They are 0-2 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-2 away record. Utah Valley is coming off a 74-75 road loss against Fresno State and will face South Dakota State, Samford and San Diego State next.

Offensively, Utah Valley averages 89.5 points per game, which ranks 64th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (96th). The Wolverines shoot with 54.3% from the field (8th), and with 35.2% from beyond the arc (134th). They shoot with 72.1% from the free throw line (165th), and grab 38.5 rebounds per game (115th), while dishing out 21 assists per game (11th) and committing 14 turnovers per game (264th).

Jackson Holcombe leads Utah Valley in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Tyler Hendricks follows with 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Trevan Leonhardt adds 10.8 points and 8.3 assists per game.

UC Irvine Anteaters Preview

UC Irvine has a 3-1 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the Big West conference. They are 0-2 ATS, 0-2 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 0-0 away record. UC Irvine is coming off a 79-70 home win against Weber State and will face Northern Iowa, New Mexico State and South Dakota State next.

Offensively, UC Irvine averages 98.8 points per game, which ranks 11th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 62.8 points per game (38th). The Anteaters shoot with 53.7% from the field (14th), and with 32.8% from beyond the arc (195th). They shoot with 64.5% from the free throw line (314th), and grab 49.5 rebounds per game (44th), while dishing out 25.3 assists per game (1st) and committing 11.8 turnovers per game (133rd).

Jurian Dixon leads UC Irvine in scoring, with an average of 19.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Derin Saran follows with 13.3 points and 8.8 rebounds and 6 assists per game, while Harrison Carrington adds 11.8 points and 4 rebounds per game.

UC Irvine Anteaters @ Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Trends: November 19, 2025

Why the Utah Valley Wolverines will win

• Utah Valley has won each of its last 14 games at UCCU Center.
• Utah Valley has won the first half in each of its last six night games at UCCU Center.

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won 13 of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Utah Valley has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
• UC Irvine has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Utah Valley’s last six games have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of UC Irvine’s last six Wednesday night road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah Valley ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (54.3%).
• Utah Valley ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.0).
• UC Irvine ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (25.3).
• UC Irvine ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (38.0).

UC Irvine vs Utah Valley Prediction

In this UC Irvine vs Utah Valley Prediction, Utah Valley is coming as -2 home favorites. Both teams have been electrifying offensively so far this season, as they average 188.3 points per game combined, with UC Irvine having the 11th-best offense in the country. They also have elite field goal percentages, ranking on the top-15 of the country and both are top-11 in assists made. I expect an extremely high-scoring affair, so take the over 145.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 145.5