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California Baptist vs. Utah Valley prediction: Utah Valley favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get California Baptist vs Utah Valley predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Utah Valley will square off with California Baptist in men's college basketball action at UCCU Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Utah Valley as the most likely winner of the California Baptist vs. Utah Valley game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between California Baptist and Utah Valley 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Utah Valley a 79% chance of beating California Baptist. Our predicted final score has Utah Valley winning 76-68.
According to our model, California Baptist (+8.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 142.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | California Baptist | Utah Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-112) | -8.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +320 | -375 |
| Total | o142.5 (-105) | u142.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Utah Valley -8.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Utah Valley | -375 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 142.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
California Baptist vs. Utah Valley game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Utah Valley and California Baptist at UCCU Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: California Baptist vs. Utah Valley
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: UCCU Center
Conclusion
We predict Utah Valley, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat California Baptist on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate California Baptist vs. Utah Valley 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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