Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UC Riverside Highlanders Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC Two teams needing conference wins meet in a Big West showdown on Saturday, Jan. 17. Read our Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside prediction our NCAAB picks for the night. Fullerton is 8-11 overall this season and they are 3-4 in conference play. The Titans have won three of their last five games coming into this outing. Riverside is 6-12 and 1-5 in the Big West. The Highlanders are have lost six straight games. They have also lost nine of their last 11 outings. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
Fullerton winners of 3 of last 5 games
Cal State Fullerton is 8-11 overall his season. They are 3-4 in Big West Conference play this season. The Titans have won three of their last five games coming into this weekend. They have also won two of their last three road games against mid-major opponents.
In their last game, Fullerton lost 74-69 to UC Davis away from home on Thursday, Jan. 15. It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Aggies. Fullerton had the game tied at 11-11, before UC Davis went on a 14-2 run to separate themselves. The Titans shot 38% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Joshua Ward shot 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
Ward leads the team with 14.4 points and 3.1 assists per game. Bryce Cofield is grabbing 5.2 rebounds per game.
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Fullerton is the 194th ranked team in the nation according to KenPom. They rank 192nd in offensive rating and 209th in defensive rating.
Fullerton is averaging 90.6 points per game this season, which ranks 18th in the nation. They are hitting 45.7% from the field, placing them 165th. The Titans are also the 175th ranked 3-point shooting team, hitting 34.3% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Titans are allowing 89.7 points per game, which ranks 355th. They are the 307th ranked defensive team, allowing 46.4% from the field. They are also allowing 35.9% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 319th.
Fullerton is 10-7 against the spread this season. The Titans are 7-4 against the spread when they have played on the road or on a neutral site. They are 2-1 against the spread as a favorite, while they are also 8-6 against the spread as an underdog. The Titans are 4-3 against the spread versus conference opponents. The over is 9-8 when Fullerton has played this season. The under is 5-2 when they have played against the Big West.
Riverside suffering under 6-game losing skid
UC Riverside is 6-12 overall this season. They are 1-5 in Big West Conference play as they are in last place in the league. The Highlanders have a 3-3 home record this year. They are struggling losing six straight games coming into this matchup against Fullerton. The team has also lost nine of their last 11 games.
In their last game, Riverside lost 88-73 away from home to Long Beach State on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Highlanders were in the game during the first 10 minutes of the matchup. But, Long Beach State went on 12-0 run to separate themselves. Riverside couldn’t punch back as they never gained the lead in the final 29 minutes of the game. Riverside shot 40% from the field and 22% from behind the arc. Marqui Worthy Jr. led the team with 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting in the league.
Andrew Henderson leads the team with 16.7 points per game. Osiris Grady is grabbing a team-high 5.9 rebounds while Worthy is passing for 2.8 assists per game.
According to KenPom, Riverside is the 272nd ranked team in the nation. They are 252nd in offensive rating and 279th on the defensive side.
Riverside is averaging 75.8 points per game, which ranks 254th. They are the 240th ranked shooting team, making 44.3% from the field. The Highlanders is shooting 33.5% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 216th.
On defense, Riverside is allowing 82.8 points per game, which ranks 319th. They are the 347th ranked defensive team, surrendering 48.2% from the field. Opponents are shooting 37% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 346th.
Riverside is 9-7 against the spread this season. They are 2-2 against the spread this season at home. The Highlanders are 5-4 against the spread as a single-digit underdog or favorite. The over is 9-7 when they have played this year. The under is 4-2 when Riverside has played conference opponents.
Cal State Fullerton vs UC Riverside Picks
Fullerton vs Riverside Spread Pick
- Take Cal State Fullerton (5 units)
These are two teams desperate for a win in the Big West Conference. The Titans are in the middle of the pack as they look to move up the standings. They have won three of their last five games, but they need to keep pace with the league leaders. Riverside has lost six straight games and they are not playing well against conference foes. This should be an easy win for the visitors thanks to Fullerton’s fast-paced offense. They rank inside the top-five fastest offenses in the country. Fullerton is also averaging over 90 points per game. Riverside has yet to score over 90 points against a Division I opponent this year. This will be an easy win for the Titans thanks to ball movement and efficient scoring. The Highlanders are the 279th ranked defense and they are the 319th ranked scoring defense. Offense will reign supreme in this matchup out West.
Take Fullerton to cover.
Fullerton vs Riverside Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
The total is going to be a high number because of Fullerton’s offense. They are the fifth-fastest team in the nation and they are averaging over 90 points per game, which ranks 18th best. Riverside is going to counter this with a slowed down version as they rank 202nd in pace. The Highlanders are averaging under 76 points per game, and their offense simply, isn’t good enough to compete with a high octane offense. Take the under in this game because of Riverside’s poor offense and emphasis on a slow paced game. The under is 4-2 when Riverside has played against Big West opponents. The under is also 5-2 when Fullerton has played the Big West.
Take the under on Saturday.
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