CSU Northridge vs UC Riverside Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UC Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 9-21 overall record and a 4-14 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 70-59 road loss against UC Santa Barbara and their previous three games were a 78-73 home loss against UC Davis, a 93-65 home win against Cal State Bakersfield and a 72-66 road loss against UC San Diego.

Offensively, UC Riverside averages 72.2 points per game, while allowing 77.2 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.

Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside in scoring, with an average of 17.9 points per game, while shooting with 41% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line. Osiris Grady is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. leads the team in assists with 2.9 per game.

Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors have an 18-11 overall record and an 11-6 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 68-67 home loss against UC Irvine and their previous three games were a 78-76 road win against Long Beach State, an 85-83 road win against UC Santa Barbara and an 84-60 home win against Hawaii.

Offensively, Cal State Northridge averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 78.7 points per game defensively. The Matadors shoot with 46% from the field and grab 41.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.1 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.

Larry Hughes II leads Cal State Northridge in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Joshua O’Garro is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.4 per game. Josiah Davis leads the team in assists with 7.2 per game.

Cal State Northridge Matadors @ UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• UC Riverside has won each of its last four home games against Cal State Northridge.
• UC Riverside has won the first half in each of its last four home games against Cal State Northridge.

Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win

• Cal State Northridge has won seven of its last eight games.
• UC Riverside has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Cal State Northridge has won the first half in each of its last six day games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of UC Riverside’s last nine day games at Student Recreation Center Arena have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Eight of Cal State Northridge’s last 10 games at Student Recreation Center Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Riverside ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.7).
• UC Riverside ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.4).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.9).

Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Prediction   

In this Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Prediction, Cal State Northridge is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Cal State Northridge has been the better team this season and have been in great form lately, with a 6-1 record in their last 7 games and 5-2 ATS. On the flip side, Riverside has been struggling with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and have an inferior offense, scoring 9.2 points per game less than Cal State Northridge. Cal State Northridge also won their previous meeting this season by 14 points at home, and I expect them to do so again today and cover the spread on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Cal State Northridge -4.5