California Baptist Lancers vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Riverside vs California Baptist NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Riverside.

UC Riverside vs California Baptist Prediction

Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146 points, and California Baptist is favored by -3.5 at home against UC Riverside.

UC Riverside vs. California Baptist Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UC Riverside Highlanders at California Baptist Lancers
Where: Riverside at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds CABAP -3.5, UCRVS +137 | CABAP -168 O/U 146

Highlanders Preview: Will the Highlanders Find a Way to Win in Riverside?

UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games

UC Riverside’s season opener saw them fall 86-80 to BYU on Friday, November 8th. The Highlanders were +21.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things much closer than expected.

After trailing 40-33 at halftime, Riverside put up 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 166 went over the pre-game O/U line of 153.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

UC Riverside put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and hitting 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 for an 82.6% rate.

Egor Demin and Kaleb Smith each scored 20 points, with Demin adding 7 assists. Nate Pickens contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Isaiah Moses and Barrington Hargress both added 16 points. Keba Keita was efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Highlanders Team Defense

UC Riverside gave up 86 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 53% from the field, including 67% on two-point attempts (27/40). From beyond the arc, they held their opponents to 27% shooting, as they hit 6 of 22 three-pointers.

At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 53%, making 14 of 26 attempts. UC Riverside also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lancers Preview: Will California Baptist Find a Way to Win at Home?

California Baptist improved to 2-0 on the season with an 88-84 home win over Kennesaw State on Saturday. The Lancers were -10.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

After a 42-42 tie at halftime, CBU outscored the Owls 46-42 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 172 went over the pregame line of 157.5.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

California Baptist put up 88 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.3% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they made up for it by hitting 35 of 42 free throws, good for 83.3%.

The Lancers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out only 7 assists. Simeon Cottle led the way with 26 points, while Kendal Coleman added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Adrian Wooley contributed 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% from three-point range.

Lancers Team Defense

Even though California Baptist held the opposing team to just 3/18 from three-point range, they still gave up 84 points. The Lancers allowed 22 two-point field goals on 44 attempts, which is 50% shooting.

California Baptist sent the other team to the free-throw line 42 times, where they made 35 free throws, shooting 83%. The Lancers also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Highlanders vs Lancers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, UC Riverside has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 87. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
In their last ten games at home, the Lancers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Lancers have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.