UC Riverside vs Idaho Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a UC Riverside vs Idaho Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 30th, at the ICCU Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Highlanders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Vandals’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UC Riverside

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho

-Recent betting trends in games played between UC Riverside and Idaho

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Highlanders and Vandals. 

UC Riverside Have Won Two Straight

UC Riverside has won two straight games and they have confidence heading into this game. UC Riverside faced off against Alcorn State and the offense scored 69 points while the defense gave up only 52 points on the way to the win. Barrington Hargress had a strong game putting up 20 points, three assists, and two rebounds. The Highlanders are averaging 72.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 255th in the league while the defense is ranked 258th. Hargress has been the top player for UC Riverside averaging 19.7 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. UC Riverside will play against CSU Northridge and CSU Fullerton following this one.

Idaho Has Struggled

Idaho has struggled heading into this game and they have some issues right now. Idaho in the last game faced off against San Diego State and they scored 61 points and they ended up losing by seven points. Guard Kolton Mitchell had a strong game putting up 13 points, three assists, and zero rebounds. Idaho overall this season is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 176th in the league while the defense is ranked 277th. 

UC Riverside vs Idaho Prediction

Idaho is really struggling heading into this game and it’s not going to magically get any better in this game. UC Riverside has more scorers on it, and overall this season they are averaging 72.1 points per game. UC Riverside is going to put on a show here with the offense and they are going to end up cruising here. Back UC Riverside to win this game and cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: UC Riverside -3.5