| MATCHUP | Denver Pioneers | UC Riverside Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -105 | -1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-110) | Under 154.5 (-110) |
| Where | SRC Arena, Riverside, CA | |
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Denver vs UC Riverside Prediction
In this Denver vs UC Riverside Prediction, Riverside is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games, as Riverside had an easy time at home against an inferior La Verne team and won by 63 points, while Denver lost on the road against Wisconsin and will be playing their second straight game on the road to start the season. This will be the first true test for Riverside this season and they were mediocre at home last season, facing a Denver team that was 18-11 against the spread last season and played good defense in its season opener against Wisconsin and they are a live road dog if they can improve their offense. I will take a stab with the underdog in this matchup and take Denver and grab the +2.5 points.
UC Riverside Highlanders Preview
The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 110-47 home win against La Verne and will face San Jose State and Fresno State next.
Offensively, they are averaging 110 points per game, while allowing 47 points per game defensively and have a 139.9 offensive rating and a 59.8 defensive rating. The Highlanders are shooting 57.5% from the field and 44.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 26.3% from the field and 27.8% from the 3-point range. They are grabbing 51 rebounds per game and allow 38 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 23 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 6 assists per game. They average 9 blocks per game and 11 steals per game, while committing 7 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 23 turnovers per game.
Tony Duckett leads UC Riverside in scoring, averaging 21 ppg on 80% shooting from the field. Tyus Parrish-Tillman and Devon Malcolm follow with 15 ppg and 13 ppg respectively, with Parrish-Tillman shooting 60% from the field and Malcolm shooting 66.7% from the field. Tyus Parrish-Tillman adds a team-high 9 rebounds per game, while Aidan Rice leads the team in assists with 5 per game.
Denver Pioneers Preview
The Denver Pioneers have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 68-75 away loss against Wisconsin and will face Wyoming and Colorado-Colorado Springs next.
Offensively, they are averaging 68 points per game, while allowing 75 points per game defensively and have a 95.4 offensive rating and a 105.2 defensive rating. The Pioneers are shooting 44.2% from the field and 21.1% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 46.3% from the field and 23.1% from the 3-point range. They are grabbing 32 rebounds per game and allow 36 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 7 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 20 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 9 steals per game, while committing 16 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 10 turnovers per game.
Carson Johnson leads Denver in scoring, averaging 27 ppg on 52.9% shooting from the field. Jordan Rogers and Kam Martin follow with 9 ppg each, with Rogers shooting 66.7% from the field and Martin shooting 30% from the field. Kam Martin adds a team-high 6 rebounds per game, while Carson Johnson and Oskar Wickström Stümer lead the team in assists with 2 per game.
Denver Pioneers @ UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Trends: November 7, 2026
Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win
- UC Riverside has won 20 of its last 22 day games against non-Conference opponents at Student Recreation Center Arena.
- Denver has lost each of its last four day games against the Big West Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in each of UC Riverside’s last four games.
Why the Denver Pioneers will win
- UC Riverside has lost each of its last seven Saturday games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UC Riverside’s last nine Saturday day home games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Denver’s last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Riverside ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+80.0).
- UC Riverside ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (9.0).
- Denver ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (7.0).