The 49ers will play the Highlanders on Thursday, January 29th, 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, Long Beach State and UC Riverside are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 29th, 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, Long Beach State currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Riverside is 94.00.
- Away Long Beach State - Long Beach State starts this game with a 1-9 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home UC Riverside - UC Riverside meets Long Beach State boasting a 4-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Long Beach State currently ranks 5th (0.444) in the Big West Conference, with UC Riverside now standing 7th (0.222) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Long Beach State has a 0.381 overall win percentage, with UC Riverside matching up with a 0.333 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Long Beach State currently possesses 8-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Riverside has tallied a 7-14 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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The battle between 8-13 Long Beach State and 7-14 UC Riverside is crucial for conference standings. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Both teams are hungry for a win to improve their Big West Conference record. Long Beach State has a 4-5 standing, while UC Riverside sits at 2-7. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. The pressure is on as both teams have lost their last 2 games.
In this magical showdown, the outcome is uncertain. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Will Long Beach State break their losing streak, or will UC Riverside defend their home court? Tune in to witness the wizardry of college basketball unfold before your eyes. May the best team emerge victorious in this clash of titans.
Best 49ers at Highlanders Odds
| Underdog UC Riverside | Favorite Long Beach State |
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| Underdog UC Riverside | Favorite Long Beach State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Long Beach State is a -2.5 -113 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while UC Riverside is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -113 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the under.
Long Beach State is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and UC Riverside is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Long Beach State
UC Riverside
1/29/26 10:00pm EST | -2.5 -113+2.5 -110 |
Underdog UC Riverside - UC Riverside bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 UC Riverside underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Long Beach State - Long Beach State bettors risk $100 to win $88.5 at -113 odds.
A -2.5 Long Beach State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Long Beach State 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.
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Long Beach State
UC Riverside
Tie
End of 2nd Half Result
1/29/26 10:00pm EST | -148+132+1150Bet |
Long Beach State
Team Total Points
LBST at UCRIV 1/29/26 10:00pm EST | 73.5 o -12573.5 u -113Bet |
UC Riverside
Team Total Points
LBST at UCRIV 1/29/26 10:00pm EST | 71.5 o -12271.5 u -117Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 0.313 | 7-9 | 3-13 | 6-14 | +9 | 0.300 | W1 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 0.313 | 7-7 | 3-15 | 5-15 | +10 | 0.250 | L1 |
Long Beach State & 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.
Long Beach State Championship Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| Long Beach State | +100000 Bet |
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Riverside YR: futures available
Long Beach State & 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 Long Beach State 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, January 29th, 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 Long Beach State vs UC Riverside Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Long Beach State 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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