UC Irvine vs Long Beach State Picks and Predictions for Thursday February 19 2025
UC Irvine Preview
The UC Irvine Anteaters are heading to Walter Pyramid on Thursday, where they will take on the Long Beach State 49ers. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The UC Irvine Anteaters enter this Big West Conference matchup with a 17-9 overall record and a 10-4 mark in conference play, sitting near the top of the Big West standings. UCI has been averaging 77.7 points per game while shooting efficiently and playing tough defense, allowing about 68.0 points per contest, one of the best defensive marks in the league. The Anteaters enter this game off a win over Cal State Fullerton.
Long Beach State Preview
The Long Beach State Beach currently sit at 8-18 overall with a 4-10 mark in Big West play, having struggled to find consistency this season. Long Beach State has scored around 74.7 points per game but has allowed 76.9 points per contest, making defensive stops a challenge in tight games. The 49ers have had some notable wins, including a few conference victories, but recent results include losses to UC Davis and Cal State Fullerton. Long Beach State has struggled on the defensive end, currently sitting with 110.1 defensive rating.
Long Beach State vs UC Irvine Prediction
Long Beach State heads home where they are hoping to snap a seven game losing skid, while UC Irvine comes in winning 6 of their last 10 games. Expect the defense from UC Irvine to be the biggest factor in this one, as they cover the -7.5 spread. Final score prediction, UC Irvine wins 79-68.
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