The Roadrunners will play the Anteaters on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Cal State Bakersfield and UC Irvine are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Cal State Bakersfield currently has a 93.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Irvine is 99.33.
- Away Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home UC Irvine - UC Irvine meets Cal State Bakersfield boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Cal State Bakersfield currently ranks 7th (0.182) in the Big West Conference, with UC Irvine now standing 1st (0.800) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Cal State Bakersfield has a 0.348 overall win percentage, with UC Irvine matching up with a 0.682 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Cal State Bakersfield currently possesses 8-15 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Irvine has tallied a 15-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Cal State Bakersfield faces UC Irvine on February 5th.
Cal State Bakersfield (8-15) meets UC Irvine (15-7) in a conference showdown. Conference records matter for tournament seeding. Cal State Bakersfield is 2-9 in the Big West, while UC Irvine is 8-2.
Cal State Bakersfield has lost 6 in a row, while UC Irvine has won 3 straight. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Roadrunners at Anteaters Odds
| Underdog Cal State Bakersfield | Favorite UC Irvine |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cal State Bakersfield | Favorite UC Irvine |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UC Irvine is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cal State Bakersfield is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Irvine is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cal State Bakersfield is a +1000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine
2/05/26 10:00pm EST | +16.5 -105-16.5 -115 |
Underdog Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +16.5 Cal State Bakersfield underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite UC Irvine - UC Irvine bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -16.5 UC Irvine favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cal State Bakersfield at UC Irvine Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine
First to 5 Points
2/05/26 10:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine
First to 10 Points
2/05/26 10:00pm EST | +190-275Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine
First to 15 Points
2/05/26 10:00pm EST | +230-350Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine
Game to Overtime
2/05/26 10:00pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| UC Irvine | 23-12 | 0.657 | 12-5 | 7-5 | 15-5 | - | 0.750 | L2 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 0.250 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 2-18 | +13 | 0.100 | L15 |
Cal State Bakersfield & UC Irvine Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Cal State Bakersfield Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cal State Bakersfield YR: futures available
UC Irvine Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Irvine YR: futures available
Cal State Bakersfield & UC Irvine Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 10:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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