The Roadrunners will play the Highlanders on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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 Riverside are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 19th, 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 Riverside is 94.00.
- Away Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield starts this game with a 1-10 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home UC Riverside - UC Riverside meets Cal State Bakersfield boasting a 5-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 8th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Cal State Bakersfield currently ranks 9th (0.143) in the Big West Conference, with UC Riverside now standing 8th (0.200) 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 0.308 overall win percentage, with UC Riverside matching up with a 0.296 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Cal State Bakersfield currently possesses 8-18 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Riverside has tallied a 8-19 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Cal State Bakersfield faces UC Riverside in thrilling basketball showdown.
Both teams look to improve their conference seedings in battle of struggling squads.
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 Highlanders Odds
| Underdog Cal State Bakersfield | Favorite UC Riverside |
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| Underdog Cal State Bakersfield | Favorite UC Riverside |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UC Riverside is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cal State Bakersfield is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Riverside is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cal State Bakersfield is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Bet |
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Cal State Bakersfield
UC Riverside
2/19/26 10:00pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Cal State Bakersfield underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite UC Riverside - UC Riverside bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 UC Riverside favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cal State Bakersfield at UC Riverside 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.
Bet |
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Cal State Bakersfield
UC Riverside
First to 5 Points
2/19/26 10:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Riverside
First to 10 Points
2/19/26 10:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Riverside
First to 15 Points
2/19/26 10:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Cal State Bakersfield
UC Riverside
Game to Overtime
2/19/26 10:00pm EST | Yes +850No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 0.313 | 7-7 | 3-15 | 5-15 | +10 | 0.250 | L1 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 0.250 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 2-18 | +13 | 0.100 | L15 |
Cal State Bakersfield & UC Riverside 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 Riverside Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Riverside YR: futures available
Cal State Bakersfield & UC Riverside 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 Riverside 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 19th, 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 Riverside Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside 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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