UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 22, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/22/2026, 12:25 AM ET

UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Information

The UC Irvine anteaters will be on the road again Thursday night with a game in Riverside, CA at 10:00 PM against the UC Riverside Highlanders. UC Irvine has twelve wins and seven losses this season, riding a 2 game skid into this matchup after a three-point Rd. loss to UC Davis last time out. The UC Riverside Highlanders come into Thursday with seven wins and 12 losses on the year, following a nine-point home victory in their last game to end a long losing streak. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

UC Irvine Preview

Offensively, UC Riverside has averaged 77.6 points on 47% shoot for the floor this season, but the Anteaters have mustered just 69 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, UC Irvine is allowing 67.2 points per game this season, but gave up 75 points in their last loss. Jurian Dixon leads the UC Irvine offense this season, averaging 15.8 points per game. Derin Sarana is second on the roster, averaging 12.2 points to go along with the team's leading 4 assists per game. Big man Kyle Evans averages 11.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.2 rebounds per game.

UC Riverside Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders average 72.1 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season, but poured in 81 points in their most recent win. Defensively, the Highlanders allowed 77 points per game through 19 games this season, but gave up 72 points last time out. Andrew Henderson leads UC Riverside this season, averaging 16.7 points per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. is second on the roster with 14.4 points, along with a team-leading 2.8 assists. Osiris Grady averages 12.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.8 rebounds per game.

UC Irvine vs UC Riverside Prediction

Both teams have been up and down thus far this season, but the Anteaters will have the edge on Thursday. UC Irvine is the better overall team in this matchup and is strong on both ends of the floor. Look for the Anteaters to end their recent skid Thursday night as they pull off the road victory. Take UC Irvine Thursday night to do the job as they get their 13th win of the season with a win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, UC Irvine Anteaters win and cover 74-65.

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