UC Davis vs UC Riverside Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UC Davis Aggies and UC Riverside Highlanders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the SRC Arena. Here’s a UC Davis vs. UC Riverside prediction. This article will include a UC Davis vs. UC Riverside pick.

UC Davis Aggies Betting Preview

The UC Davis Aggies beat Long Beach, lost to Cal State Fullerton, and they play Hawaii next. UC Davis has won 7 of its last 11 games.

The UC Davis Aggies are averaging 81.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Connor Sevilla is averaging 13.4 points and 1.7 rebounds, while Nils Cooper is averaging 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Marcus Wilson is the third double-digit scorer, and Carl Daughtery Jr. is dishing 1 assist. The UC Davis Aggies are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The UC Davis Aggies are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.

UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders lost to UC SD, beat Cal State Bakersfield, and play UC Santa Barbara next. UC Riverside has lost 10 of its last 13 games.

The UC Riverside Highlanders are averaging 75.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Andrew Henderson is averaging 17.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Marqui Worthy Jr. is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Osiris Grady is the third double-digit scorer, and BJ Kolly is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The UC Riverside Highlanders are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The UC Riverside Highlanders are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• The home team has won each of UC Davis’ last five games.
• UC Davis has lost four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UC Davis Aggies will win

• UC Davis has won each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UC Riverside has lost six of its last seven day games.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-two of the last 23 games between UC Davis and UC Riverside have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Seven of UC Davis’ last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Riverside ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.7%).

UC Davis vs UC Riverside Prediction

UC Riverside has had issues stringing wins together all season, so I’m expecting a subpar showing after beating Bakersfield. UC Davis has been far more consistent across the board and is a profitable 14-11 ATS on the season. We also saw UC Davis beat UC Riverside a few weeks ago. UC Riverside is a below-average team at both ends of the floor. You can argue UC Davis should be a steeper favorite. We’re only laying a bucket. Give me UC Davis.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UC Davis -2.5