A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away UC Riverside Highlanders taking on the Long Beach State 49ers Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Long Beach State 49ers as -11-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
UC Riverside Highlanders vs Long Beach State 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Riverside Highlanders will look to cover the spread vs the Long Beach State 49ers on Saturday, as the Highlanders are 9-12 ATS versus the spread this season, while the 49ers are 16-10-1 ATS. UC Riverside is 10-10-1 against the total, while Long Beach State is 17-10 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 139-rated UC Riverside Highlanders taking on the No. 106-rated Long Beach State 49ers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UC Riverside is ranked No. 171 in NCAA basketball at 35.55 per game. Contrast that with Long Beach State's No. 170 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Long Beach State is the No. 46-ranked team in the country at 8.43 per game, while UC Riverside rates No. 95 at 7.62 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC Riverside earned a 77-71 victory over Hawaii on Friday, getting 20 points from Jaylen Bland at Stan Sheriff Center.
The 49ers were hammered by UC Irvine on Wednesday, losing by a 90-67 final at Bren Events Center in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
UC Riverside at Santa Barbara, Thursday, March 3rd
Long Beach State at CS Fullerton, Wednesday, March 2nd