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Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside prediction: UC Riverside favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UC Riverside will take on Cal State Bakersfield in men's college basketball action at SRC Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects UC Riverside as the most likely winner of the Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Cal State Bakersfield and UC Riverside 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives UC Riverside a 75% chance of defeating Cal State Bakersfield. Our predicted final score has UC Riverside winning 77-70.
According to our model, UC Riverside (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal State Bakersfield | UC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +245 | -285 |
| Total | o150.5 (-108) | u150.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UC Riverside -6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UC Riverside | -285 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Riverside -6.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between UC Riverside and Cal State Bakersfield at SRC Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SRC Arena
Conclusion
We predict UC Riverside, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Riverside insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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