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UC Riverside Highlanders vs Long Beach State 49ers predictions, Jan 29, 2026

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In what promises to be an enticing matchup, the UC Riverside Highlanders basketball team will face off against the Long Beach State 49ers in an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash on January 29, 2026.

Both teams come into this game with varying recent form, with the Highlanders having secured only one victory in their last five matches, while the 49ers have managed to win three out of their last five games. This difference in form is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the home team being slight underdogs at 2, compared to the away team at 1.78.

Tactically, the Highlanders will rely on their solid defense to try and contain the 49ers’ offensive threats, while Long Beach State will look to exploit any gaps in their opponent’s defense to secure a crucial away win.

With the odds and recent form favoring the 49ers, this match is likely to be a closely contested affair that could go either way. Basketball fans can expect an exciting game with both teams giving their all to secure the win.

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UC Riverside
47.6%
Long Beach State
52.4%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2 1.73
2 1.8
1.85 1.80
2 1.8

Latest Results

24.01.26 UC Davis Aggies basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 74:66
22.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 66:80
17.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – 81:72
15.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 88:73
10.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 66:69
24.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 71:74
22.01.26 Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – Long Beach State 49ers basketball – 71:61
17.01.26 Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – Long Beach State 49ers basketball – 80:87
15.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 88:73
10.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 81:75

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UC Riverside won 2.
  • UC Riverside is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Long Beach State has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, UC Riverside won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 1324:1396. (average 66.2:69.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UC Riverside won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 571:570. (average 63.4:63.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 88:73
    20.02.25 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Long Beach State 49ers basketball – 87:66
    02.01.25 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 60:76
    14.03.24 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 86:67
    27.01.24 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Long Beach State 49ers basketball – 53:65

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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