CSU Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UC Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have an 8-19 overall record and a 3-12 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 72-66 road loss against UC San Diego and their previous three games were a 76-68 home loss against UC Santa Barbara, an 88-74 road loss against Cal State Northridge and a 78-72 road loss against Cal State Fullerton.

Offensively, UC Riverside averages 71.9 points per game, while allowing 77.9 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 34.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 5.1 steals per game defensively.

Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 41.3% from the field and 79.3% from the free throw line. Osiris Grady is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.5 per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. leads the team in assists with 3 per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have an 8-18 overall record and a 2-12 record in the Big West. They are coming off an 89-74 home loss against Hawaii and their previous three games were an 82-66 road loss against Cal State Fullerton, a 78-62 road loss against UC Irvine and an 80-72 home loss against UC Davis.

Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield averages 72.1 points per game, while allowing 80.1 points per game defensively. The Roadrunners shoot with 42% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.8 assists per game. They average 5.2 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

Dailin Smith leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 34.4% from the field and 79.3% from the free throw line. Pierre Geneste Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.2 per game. Kadar Waller leads the team in assists with 2.6 per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Trends: February 19, 2026

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last nine games.
• UC Riverside has won each of its last five games against Cal State Bakersfield at Student Recreation Center Arena.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

• UC Riverside has lost eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UC Riverside’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Three of Cal State Bakersfield’s last four night games have produced a total of 163+ points.

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Prediction

In this Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Prediction, UC Riverside is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and exactly 8 wins each. Both teams have been in terrible form lately, as they are 1-7 and 0-9 in their last 8 and 9 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. They also have struggling defenses so far, allowing 158 points per game combined, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 150.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 150.5