The Highlanders will play the Roadrunners on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. 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 2023-24 college basketball season, UC Riverside and Cal State Bakersfield are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, UC Riverside currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Cal State Bakersfield is 93.00.
- Away UC Riverside - UC Riverside starts this game with a 0-9 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield meets UC Riverside boasting a 4-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - UC Riverside currently ranks 6th (0.333) in the Big West Conference, with Cal State Bakersfield now standing 8th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big West Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - UC Riverside has a 0.389 overall win percentage, with Cal State Bakersfield, matching up with a 0.313 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - UC Riverside currently possesses 7-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Cal State Bakersfield has tallied a 5-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we dive into the mystical world of college basketball! On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, the UC Riverside Highlanders, with a 7-11 overall standing, travel to face the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, who stand at 5-11. The battle is fierce, as both teams strive to improve their conference records and secure a favorable seed in the conference tournament.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. But enough about that, let's focus on the magic that unfolds on the court.
UC Riverside has a 2-4 standing in the Big West Conference, while Cal State Bakersfield has yet to taste victory in their 0-5 conference standing. The Highlanders may have lost their last game, but the Roadrunners are on a losing streak of their own, dropping their past five games. It's a clash of sorcery and spellbinding skills!
Will UC Riverside summon the power to break their streak, or will the Roadrunners find the strength to end their own curse? Only time will reveal the outcome, but one thing's for certain – this battle will be one for the ages.
We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below, so you can delve deeper into their mystical journeys. It's time to brace yourselves for a captivating clash on the court, where dreams will be shattered and legends will be made. May the magic of basketball guide us all!
Best Highlanders at Roadrunners 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 -2.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cal State Bakersfield is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 133 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 133.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Riverside is a -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cal State Bakersfield is a +143 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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UC Riverside
Cal State Bakersfield
1/18/24 10:00pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Cal State Bakersfield - Cal State Bakersfield bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Cal State Bakersfield 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 UC Riverside - UC Riverside bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 UC Riverside favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UC Riverside at Cal State Bakersfield 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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UC Riverside
Cal State Bakersfield
First to 5 Points
1/18/24 10:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
UC Riverside
Cal State Bakersfield
First to 10 Points
1/18/24 10:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
UC Riverside
Cal State Bakersfield
First to 15 Points
1/18/24 10:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
UC Riverside
Cal State Bakersfield
Game to Overtime
1/18/24 10:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| UC Riverside | 16-18 | 0.471 | 10-5 | 4-12 | 10-10 | +7 | 0.500 | L1 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 13-19 | 0.406 | 10-4 | 2-13 | 8-12 | +9 | 0.400 | L2 |
UC Riverside & Cal State Bakersfield 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 Riverside Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Riverside YR: futures available
Cal State Bakersfield Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cal State Bakersfield YR: futures available
UC Riverside & Cal State Bakersfield 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 Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield 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 18th, 2024 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 Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UC Riverside vs Cal State Bakersfield 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.