The Anteaters will play the Matadors on Thursday, February 26th, 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, UC Irvine and Cal State Northridge are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 26th, 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, UC Irvine currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Cal State Northridge is 98.33.
- Away UC Irvine - UC Irvine starts this game with a 5-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home Cal State Northridge - Cal State Northridge meets UC Irvine boasting a 12-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - UC Irvine currently ranks 1st (0.714) in the Big West Conference, with Cal State Northridge now standing 3rd (0.643) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - UC Irvine has a 0.654 overall win percentage, with Cal State Northridge matching up with a 0.615 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - UC Irvine currently possesses 17-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Cal State Northridge has tallied a 16-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, UC Irvine faces off against Cal State Northridge on Thursday.
UC Irvine with 17-9 overall standing battles Cal State Northridge with 16-10 standing.
College basketball conference records crucial for determining tournament seeds. UC Irvine 10-4, Cal State Northridge 9-5 in Big West Conference.
UC Irvine on a winning streak, while Cal State Northridge won their last 5.
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 Anteaters at Matadors Odds
| Underdog UC Irvine | Favorite Cal State Northridge |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UC Irvine | Favorite Cal State Northridge |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Cal State Northridge is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UC Irvine is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 154.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 154.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Cal State Northridge is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UC Irvine is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Bet |
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UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge
2/26/26 10:00pm EST | +1.5 -115-1.5 -105 |
Underdog UC Irvine - UC Irvine bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 UC Irvine underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Cal State Northridge - Cal State Northridge bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Cal State Northridge favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
UC Irvine at Cal State Northridge 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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UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge
First to 5 Points
2/26/26 10:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge
First to 10 Points
2/26/26 10:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge
First to 15 Points
2/26/26 10:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge
Game to Overtime
2/26/26 10:00pm EST | Yes +675No -2000Bet |
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 Northridge | 20-14 | 0.588 | 12-3 | 7-8 | 12-8 | +3 | 0.600 | L1 |
UC Irvine & Cal State Northridge 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.
UC Irvine Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Irvine YR: futures available
Cal State Northridge Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cal State Northridge YR: futures available
UC Irvine & Cal State Northridge 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 UC Irvine vs Cal State Northridge 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 26th, 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 UC Irvine vs Cal State Northridge Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UC Irvine vs Cal State Northridge 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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