UC Irvine Anteaters vs UC Davis Aggies Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The UC Irvine Anteaters will be on the road Saturday evening with a game inside the University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA, at 5:00 PM against the UC Davis Aggies, and we have you ready to roll with our UC Irvine vs UC Davis prediction. UC Irvine comes into Saturday with twelve wins and six losses overall this season. UC Davis stays home Saturday with ten wins and seven losses this season. The Anteaters come into Saturday following a one-point road loss to Hawaii in their last outing, ending a lengthy winning streak. UC Davis has won three of their last five overall following a 5-point victory against Cal State Fullerton last time out. Read more about this UC Irvine vs UC Davis prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
UC Irvine goes for its 6th conference win
The UC Irvine offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 77.9 points per game on 47% shooting from the floor through 18 games. Defensively, the Anteaters are allowing 66.8 points per game this season. Offensively, UC Irvine struggled immensely in their last outing, scoring only 66 points on 39% shooting from the floor and 25% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Anteaters were outmatched, giving up 67 points on 41% shooting from the floor, and Hawaii knocked down 6 triples. UC Irvine did win the rebounding battle by 8, but turned the ball over 15 times, leading to the loss. Derin Saran led the way for the UC Irvine offense in their last outing with 22 points on 21 shots and 31 minutes. Kyle Evans was the second player on the roster in double digits with 13 points on ten shots.
Jurian Dixon leads the UC Irvine offense this season, averaging 15.8 points per game. Derin Saran is second on the team, averaging 12.6 points to go over the team's leading 4.2 assists per game. Kyle Evans averages 12 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.1 rebounds per game. Harrison Carrington is 4th on the team this season, averaging 7.6 points in just under 16 minutes per game.
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UC Davis tries to stay hot
The UC Davis offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 80.6 points on 47% shooting from the floor, but the Aggies have averaged just 78.5 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, UC Davis has held its own this season, allowing 76 points per game, but has given up an average of 82.5 in its last two losses. Offensively, UC Davis was the better team in their last outing, scoring 74 points on 46% shooting from the floor and knocking down 5 triples. Defensively, the Aggies dominated, giving up just 69 points on 38% shooting from the floor and 33% from beyond the arc. UC Davis won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 15 turnovers to seal the victory. Nico Rocak led the UC Davis offense in their last outing as one of four starters in double figures with 16 points on seven shots in 26 minutes. Connor Sevilla added 14 points, and Marcus Wilson was 4th on the team with 12 points on nine shots. Nils Cooper poured in 11 points in 19 minutes of action. The UC Davis bench combined score 19 points between four players.
Nils Cooper leads the UC Davis offense this season, averaging 14.6 points per game. Connor Sevilla is second on the roster in 14.2 points this year. Marcus Wilson is third on the team, averaging 10.5 points per game, and Carl Daughtery Jr. is 4th on the team, averaging 10.2 points per game. Big man Niko Rocak averages a 5th-best 9.9 points to go along with the team-leading 5.2 rebounds per game. Brayden Fagbemi is averaging 7.5 points and leads the team with 4.7 assists. Isaiah Chappell has been vital for UC Davis this year, averaging 9.8 points in nearly 25 minutes per game.
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UC Irvine vs UC Davis Pick
- UC Irvine vs UC Davis Spread Pick
UC Irvine is the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. The animators will come into this game with a bad taste in their mouth following their loss to Hawaii. Look for UC Irvine to use their edge on the defensive end to stifle a lackluster UC Davis team. Take the end of your Saturday afternoon to do the job as they get the win and cover on the road against the UC Davis Aggies.
- UC Irvine vs UC Davis Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but each team really guards. Look for UC Irvine to set the tone in this matchup Saturday afternoon as they lean on their defense. Expect the Anteaters to stifle UC Davis start to finish, leading to a point struggle for 40 minutes. Take UC Irvine to get the win, but points will come at a premium in this big W matchup. Take the under on Saturday afternoon as UC Irvine meets UC Davis on the road.
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