UC Riverside vs BYU Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UC Riverside vs BYU prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders are 5-5 this season after they defeated Cal Poly by a score of 88-84 in their last game. UC Riverside led 46-36 at halftime, but was outscored 48-42 in the second half in the win. The Highlanders shot 54% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Andrew Henderson led UC Riverside with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Marqui Worthy Jr added 24 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, UC Riverside lost to UC Irvine by a score of 73-60 and Utah Tech by a score of 77-69. The Highlanders have scored 74.8 points per game with 35.2 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Andrew Henderson is averaging 17.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Marqui Worthy Jr is averaging 16.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Highlanders. UC Riverside is shooting 46.6% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 8-1 this year after they defeated Clemson by a score of 67-64 in their last game. BYU trailed 43-22 at halftime, but won the second half 45-21 and hit a last second three pointer for the win. The Cougars shot 40% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Robert Wright III added 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, BYU defeated Cal Baptist by a score of 91-60 and Dayton by a score of 83-79. The Cougars have scored 83.2 points per game with 38.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.6 points against per game this season. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 20.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, while Richie Saunders is averaging 17.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Cougars. BYU is shooting 48.4% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
• UC Riverside has lost each of its last five away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-nine of UC Riverside’s last 46 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Five of BYU’s last six games at Marriott Center have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

UC Riverside vs BYU Prediction 

BYU comes into this matchup ranked in the top 10 and they only have one loss so far this season. The Cougars barely escaped against Clemson in their last game and they are 4-0 at home. UC Riverside is 3-4 on the road, but did score 88 points on the road in their last game. The Highlanders are shooting 47% from the field, but they have played a very manageable schedule, so we don’t know how they matchup against a good team. I don’t love it, but I will take BYU to cover this big number and hope they don’t cruise in the second half.

David Racey's Pick: BYU -33.5