UC Davis vs UC Riverside Picks and Prediction – 1/31/2025

The UC Davis Aggies are heading to SRC Arena on Thursday, where they will take on the UC Riverside Highlanders! Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Aggies have posted a 12-8 record through twenty games which places them fourth in the Big West. The Aggies are riding a three game win streak, most recently Hawaii 68-66 on Thursday. Ty Johnson scored a team-high 23 points in this game, while Pablo Tamba put up 19 points. The Aggies are scoring 69.1 points per game on 41.5% shooting from the field and 31.5% from three. UC Davis has also struggled on the defensive end, entering this game with a 107.9 defensive rating.

The UC Riverside Highlanders come into this game with a 13-8 record which places them third in the Big West. The Highlanders have also won three consecutive games, as they are coming off an 83-79 victory over CSUB on Saturday. Barrington Hargress scored a team-high 22 points in this one, while Kaleb Smith added 13 points and 5 rebounds. UC Riverside is scoring 73.1 points per game on 42.0% shooting from the field and 33.1% from three. The Highlanders have also struggled defensively, sitting with a 108.0 defensive rating.

Both the Highlanders and Aggies will be searching for their fourth consecutive win on Thursday, as both sides have picked up their play. UC Riverside has been the more trustworthy offense between the two, expect their scoring to be the difference in this game. With two weak defenses, the OVER 138.5 is the play here. Final score prediction, Highlanders win 79-75.