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Long Beach State vs Cal Irvine Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Long Beach State 49ers | Cal Irvine Anteaters |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-11 | 12-5 |
| Where | Bren Events Center, Irvine, CA | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Long Beach State and UC Irvine Anteaters meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Bren Events Center. Here’s a Long Beach State vs Cal Irvine Prediction. This article will include a Long Beach State vs Cal Irvine Pick.
Long Beach State Betting Preview
The Long Beach State lost to Iowa State, beat Cal Poly, and they play Cal State Bakersfield next. Long Beach State has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Long Beach State is averaging 80.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Gavin Sykes is averaging 17.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Petar Majstorovic is averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Shaquil Bender is grabbing 1.5 rebounds and Cole Farrell is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Long Beach State are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Long Beach State are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview
The UC Irvine Anteaters beat Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Bakersfield, and they play Hawaii next. UC Irvine has won 4 straight games.
The UC Irvine Anteaters are averaging 84.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 37.5 percent shooting. Jurian Dixon is averaging 15.9 points and 2.3 assists, while Derin Saran is averaging 12.5 points and 4.4 assists. Kyle Evans is the third double-digit scorer and Harrison Carrington is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The UC Irvine Anteaters are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The UC Irvine Anteaters are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win
- Long Beach State has lost each of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UC Irvine has won 21 of its last 23 games against the Big West Conference at Bren Events Center.
- UC Irvine has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 Thursday games against the Big West Conference.
Why the Long Beach State Beach will win
- Long Beach State has won each of its last three night games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Long Beach State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of UC Irvine’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Irvine ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.3).
- UC Irvine ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.6%).
Long Beach State vs Cal Irvine Prediction
UC Irvine is the more talented team and should win, but it’s also a team that’s 6-8 ATS on the season. Long Beach State has yet to win a road game this season, but it’s been competitive, covering 6 of its last 7 games. LBSU has upset wins over San Diego and San Jose State, and there’s enough offensive pop to hang around with most teams in this conference. This feels like too many points to lay with a feisty Long Beach State side. Give me the points.
