UC Riverside vs UC Irvine Prediction 12/4/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UC Riverside vs UC Irvine prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 4th at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders are 4-4 this season after they lost to Utah Tech by a score of 77-69 in their last game. UC Riverside trailed 41-35 at halftime and was outscored 36-34 in the second half in the loss. The Highlanders shot 50% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Osiris Grady led UC Riverside with 17 points and four rebounds, while Andrew Henderson added 16 points and one steal in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UC Riverside defeated Grambling by a score of 83-74 and San Diego by a score of 85-71. The Highlanders have scored 75.0 points per game with 34.9 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.4 points against per game this season. Andrew Henderson is averaging 17.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Marqui Worthy Jr is averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Highlanders. UC Riverside is shooting 47.7% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters are 5-4 this year after they defeated San Jose State by a score of 72-63 in their last game. UC Irvine led 36-34 at halftime and held SJSU to 29 points in the second half for the win. The Anteaters shot 49% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Derin Saran led UC Irvine with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Harrison Carrington added 17 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UC Irvine defeated South Dakota State by a score of 64-52, but lost to New Mexico State by a score of 57-45 before that. The Anteaters have scored 79.7 points per game with 43.1 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.6 points against per game this season. Jurian Dixon is averaging 15.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Derin Saran is averaging 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Anteaters. UC Irvine is shooting 47% from the field, 66.2% on free throws, and 28.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won each of its last seven night games against UC Riverside following a road win.
• UC Riverside has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• UC Riverside has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win

• UC Riverside has won each of its last five road games following a road loss.
• UC Irvine has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UC Riverside’s last eight games against the Big West Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Each of UC Irvine’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

UC Riverside vs UC Irvine Prediction 

UC Irvine comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they have allowed 63 and 52 points in those two wins. The Anteaters are shooting 47% from the field and they are also a great rebounding team. UC Riverside has won two of their last three and they are shooting 48% from the field. The Highlanders have had some issues on defense, as they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five. I do think UC Irvine is the better side, but I think we are going to see a lower scoring game and this feels like a lot of points for a low scoring contest. Take UC Riverside and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: UC Riverside +11.5