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Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside prediction: Cal State Fullerton favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UC Riverside will take on Cal State Fullerton in men's college basketball action at SRC Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Cal State Fullerton as the most likely winner of the Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Cal State Fullerton a 57% chance of beating UC Riverside. Our predicted final score has Cal State Fullerton winning 77-76.
According to our model, UC Riverside (+3.5) has a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton | UC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +134 |
| Total | o157.5 (-105) | u157.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Fullerton 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 +3.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | UC Riverside | +134 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Riverside +3.5 at the spread.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton at SRC Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Riverside
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: SRC Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cal State Fullerton, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat UC Riverside on Saturday.
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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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