UC Riverside vs UC Davis Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UC Riverside vs UC Davis Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC Davis Aggies Preview

UC Davis Aggies have an 11-8 record this season and are tied in the 5th place of the Big West. They have a 4-4 conference record and are coming off an 80-74 home loss against UC San Diego. Their previous three games were a 75-72 home win against UC Irvine, a 74-69 home win against Cal State Fullerton and an 84-78 away loss against Cal Poly.

Offensively, UC Davis averages 79.9 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Aggies shoot with 46% from the field and grab 33.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 8.0 steals per game defensively.

Nils Cooper leads UC Davis in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 56.7% from the field and 73.3% from the free throw line. Niko Rocak is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Brayden Fagbemi leads the team in assists with 4.4 per game.

UC Riverside Highlanders Preview

UC Riverside Highlanders have a 7-13 record this season and are sitting in the 10th place of the Big West. They have a 2-6 conference record and are coming off an 80-66 home loss against UC Irvine. Their previous three games were an 81-72 home win against Cal State Fullerton, an 88-73 away loss against Long Beach State and a 69-66 home loss against UC San Diego.

Offensively, UC Riverside averages 71.8 points per game, while allowing 78 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per game, while shooting with 41.2% from the field and 77.0% from the free throw line. Osiris Grady is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.

UC Riverside Highlanders @ UC Davis Aggies Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the UC Davis Aggies will win

• UC Riverside has lost seven of its last eight games.
• UC Davis has won four of its last five day games at University Credit Union Center.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in four of its last five road games.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• UC Riverside has won eight of its last 10 day games following a home loss.
• UC Davis has lost seven of its last eight Saturday games.
• UC Riverside has won the first half in each of its last five road games against UC Davis.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 11 games between UC Riverside and UC Davis have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of UC Riverside’s last 10 games at University Credit Union Center have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

UC Riverside vs UC Davis Prediction

In this UC Riverside vs UC Davis Prediction, UC Davis is coming as -7.5 home favorites. UC Davis has been the far better team this season, with a superior overall record and a very strong home court presence, while Riverside has been struggling on the road. UC Davis is 6-3 in its last 9 games, while Riverside has been struggling lately, with a 1-7 record in its last 8 games, while being weaker both offensively and defensively than UC Davis and have a -6.2 point differential this season. The value here lies with the home team, so take UC Davis and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC Davis -7.5