UC Riverside vs CSU Fullerton Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The UC-Riverside Highlanders are visiting the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Saturday, March 8th at the Titan Gym, in this Big West matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UC-Riverside Highlanders vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction. We will examine:

The Cal State Fullerton Titans recent form and player performance

The UC-Riverside Highlanders recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Riverside Highlanders

Recent betting trends in games played between UC-Riverside Highlandersand Cal State Fullerton Titans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for UC-Riverside Highlanders vs Cal State Fullerton Titans game

Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview

The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 5-25 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Big West, and have already been eliminated from the upcoming conference tournament. They are coming off a 61-100 loss in Cal Poly. The Titans are 8-20-1 against the spread, and 13-16 in over/under, while having a 3-10 home record.

Offensively, Cal State Fullerton is averaging just 63.4 points per game, which ranks just 358th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.8 points per game (323rd). The Titans shoot with 40.3% from the field (355th), and with 26.8% from beyond the arc, which is dead last in the nation. The Titans shoot with 74.1% from the free-throw line (110th), and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game (300th).

Donovan Oday leads Cal State Fullerton in scoring with an average of 12.8 points, adding a team-high 5 rebounds, while Zion Richardson adds 7.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

UC-Riverside Highlanders Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 20-11 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Big West, and have already been qualified in the upcoming conference tournament. They are coming off a 94-79 win over Cal State Northridge. The Highlanders are 18-10-1 against the spread, and 18-11 in over/under, while having a 6-10 road record.

Offensively, UC Riverside is averaging 75.3 points per game, which ranks 140th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74 points per game (244th). The Highlanders shoot with 42.7% from the field (294th), and with 34.3% from beyond the arc (168th). The Highlanders shoot with 75.5% from the free throw line (66th), and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (62nd).

Barrington Hargress leads UC Riverside in scoring this season, with an average of 20.5 points, adding a team-high 3.9 assists, while Isiah Moses adds 11.6 points and 3.1 assists per game.

Gytis Nemeiksa leads Hawaii in scoring with an average of 12.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Tanner Christensen adds 10.9 points and a team-high 7 rebounds per game.

Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win

• The home team has won nine of UC Riverside’s last 10 games.
• UC Riverside has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
• Cal State Fullerton has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against UC Riverside.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last 17 night games against the Big West Conference.
• UC Riverside has won four of its last five games.
• Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in each of its last 16 night games against the Big West Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Fullerton ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (26.8%).
• Cal State Fullerton ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.0).
• UC Riverside ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
• UC Riverside ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.5).

UC-Riverside Highlanders vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction

UC-Riverside is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against Cal State Fullerton, but Cal State Fullerton is 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, UC-Riverside won 75-68 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this UC-Riverside Highlanders vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction, UC-Riverside is coming as -14.5 road favorites. UC-Riverside is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but they have been below average on the road, while Cal State Fullerton has been terrible at home. Only UC-Riverside has something to play for in this game, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. On the other hand, Cal State Fullerton is 0-9 against the spread in their last 9 games, and have coming off losses by 39, 45, 25, 30 and 37 points. All the value lies with the road favorite, so give me the UC-Riverside Highlanders in what should be a massive blowout win.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC-Riverside Highlanders -14.5