The UCSD Tritons (15-3, 5-1 Big West) are favored (by 9.5 points) to build on a seven-game road winning streak when they visit the UC Riverside Highlanders (10-8, 3-3 Big West) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup has a point total of 141.
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UCSD Cover -9.5 vs UC Riverside -110
UCSD vs. UC Riverside betting lines
- UCSD moneyline odds to win: -476
- UC Riverside moneyline odds to win: +360
- Spread: UCSD (-9.5)
- Total: 141
UCSD statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UCSD has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in six games at home, and it has covered six times in seven games when playing on the road.
- The Tritons have eclipsed the over/under in four of six home games (66.7%), compared to three of seven road games (42.9%).
- UCSD has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 4-2 (.667). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 4-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Tritons have been racking up 82.3 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 80.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- UCSD’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 62.0 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 61.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- While the Tritons are making the same number of threes per game over their past 10 outings when compared to their season-long average (10.4), they are doing so while shooting a lower percentage (33.7% from deep over the last 10, 35.0% on the season).
UCSD betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-4-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 6-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 4-2; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (111th in nation) | 40.9 (58th) | 31.3 (250th) | 29.3 (87th) | 15.3 (95th) | 8.6 (third) |
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UC Riverside statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, UC Riverside is 3-2-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, it is 7-4-0 ATS (.636).
- Highlanders games have gone above the over/under more often at home (four times out of five) than away (four of 11) this season.
Recent trends
- The Highlanders have performed worse offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 71.0 points per contest, 0.3 fewer points their than season average of 71.3.
- In its previous 10 games, UC Riverside is giving up 70.2 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than its season average (72.3).
- In their past 10 games, the Highlanders are making 7.9 three-pointers per game, 0.8 fewer threes than their season average (8.7). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (31.6%) compared to their season average (32.6%).
UC Riverside betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.1 (333rd in nation) | 44.9 (264th) | 34.6 (83rd) | 31.3 (187th) | 12.6 (267th) | 11.0 (135th) |
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