Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UC Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 7-14 overall record this season and a 2-7 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 74-66 away loss against UC Davis and their previous three games were an 80-66 home loss against UC Irvine, an 81-72 home win against Cal State Fullerton and an 88-73 away loss against Long Beach State.

Offensively, UC Riverside averages 71.5 points per game, while allowing 77.8 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.4 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 40.4% from the field and 77% from the free throw line. Osiris Grady is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.5 per game, while Marqui Worthy Jr. leads the team in assists with 2.7 per game.

Long Beach State Beach Preview

The Long Beach State Beach have an 8-13 overall record this season and a 4-5 record in the Big West. They are coming off a 74-71 home loss against UC Santa Barbara and their previous three games were a 71-61 away loss against Cal State Fullerton, an 87-80 away win against Cal State Northridge and an 88-73 home win against UC Riverside.

Offensively, Long Beach State averages 75 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Beach shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.1 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

Gavin Sykes leads Long Beach State in scoring, with an average of 18.2 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Petar Majstorovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Rob Diaz III leads the team in assists with 3 per game.

Long Beach State Beach @ UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Trends: January 29, 2026

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• Long Beach State has lost each of its last 10 road night games against Conference opponents.
• UC Riverside has won seven of its last eight night games at Student Recreation Center Arena.
• Long Beach State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Long Beach State Beach will win

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

Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction

In this Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Prediction, Long Beach State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but Long Beach State has been terrible on the road, with just one win in 10 road games. Riverside has been on a free fall lately, with a 1-8 record in its last 9 games, while Long Beach State is 5-3 in its last 8 games and 3-1 against the spread, while being better both on the offensive and the defensive end. The value here lies with the road team, so take Long Beach State lay the -1.5 point.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Long Beach State -1.5