Grambling State vs UC Riverside Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Grambling vs UC-Riverside Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC-Riverside Highlanders Preview

UC-Riverside has a 3-3 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the Big West conference. They are 3-2 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and a 2-2 away record. UC-Riverside is coming off an 85-71 away win against San Diego and will face Utah Tech and UC Irvine next.

Offensively, UC-Riverside averages 75 points per game, which ranks 254th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 71 points per game (148th). The Highlanders shoot with 46% from the field (161st), and with 36% from beyond the arc (118th). They shoot with 75% from the free throw line (83rd), and grab 37 rebounds per game (218th), while dishing out 14 assists per game (231st) and committing 15 turnovers per game (331st).

Andrew Henderson leads UC-Riverside in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game. Marqui Worthy follows with 15.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Osiris Grady adds 13.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Grambling Tigers Preview

Grambling has a 3-3 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the SWAC conference. They are 3-2 ATS, 1-4 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 1-3 away record. Grambling is coming off a 59-72 away loss against California Baptist and will face Tulane and Southern Mississippi next.

Offensively, Grambling averages 71 points per game, which ranks 295th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 73 points per game (184th). The Tigers shoot with 45% from the field (200th), and with 32% from beyond the arc (232nd). They shoot with 72% from the free throw line (152nd), and grab 31 rebounds per game (346th), while dishing out 11 assists per game (348th) and committing 16 turnovers per game (345th).

Antonio Munoz leads Grambling in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jamil Muttilib follows with 10.7 points per game, while Derrius Ward adds 10.5 points per game.

Grambling State Tigers @ UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Trends: November 24, 2025

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• Grambling State has lost each of its last 11 day games against non-Conference opponents.
• UC Riverside has won nine of its last 10 games at Student Recreation Center Arena.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Grambling State’s last six games.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• UC Riverside has lost three of its last four games.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Grambling State’s last 11 day games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Five of UC Riverside’s last six day games have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Riverside ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (61.8%).
• UC Riverside ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.5).
• Grambling State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (11.7).
• Grambling State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (20.2%).

Grambling vs UC-Riverside Prediction

In this Grambling vs UC-Riverside Prediction, UC-Riverside is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Both teams have been mediocre this season having identical overall records both straight up and against the spread. They also both have just one win at home and on the road, but Riverside has been better both offensively and defensively, with a +4 point differential, while Grambling has been losing by an average of 2 points this season. In what looks like a coin flip match, I will give the edge to the home team, so take UC-Riverside and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC-Riverside -4.5