UC San Diego Tritons vs UC Irvine Anteaters Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The UC San Diego Tritons will be on the road Saturday night with a 10:00 PM match-up in Irvine, CA, against the UC Irvine Anteaters, and we have you ready to roll with our UC San Diego vs UC Irvine prediction. UC San Diego comes into this game with eighteen wins and 9 losses overall. UC Irvine, on the other hand, stays home Saturday with eighteen wins and 9 losses this season. UC San Diego comes into this game having won through the last four, including two in a row, after a six-point home victory in their last outing. UC Irvine has won three of the last five, following a 21-point home victory in their last game to end a 2 game losing streak. Read more about this UC San Diego vs UC Irvine prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
UC San Diego looks to continue their push
The UC San Diego offense has been stout this season, averaging 76.3 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Tritons are allowing just 70.3 points per game this season and have given an average of 58.5 points per game during their current 2-game winning streak. Offensively, UC San Diego did the work in its last outing, scoring 72 points, including 40 in the second half, and shooting 43%. Defensively, UC San Diego was the better team, allowing 66 points. UC San Diego won the rebounding battle by three and forced 10 turnovers in the win. Hudson Mayes led the way for the UC San Diego offense with 24 points and 4 assists on 12 shots.
Leo Beath leads the UC San Diego offense this season with 13.1 points per game. Bol Dengdit is second on the team, averaging 11.1 points per game, and Tom Beattie averages a third-best 10.2 points per game. Alex Chaikin is 4th on the team, averaging 10 points per game this season. Hudson Mayes averages 9.5 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.7 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for UC San Diego:
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
- None
UC Irvine looks to continue winning
The UC Irvine offense has averaged 77.7 points on 46% shoot from the floor this season, and the Anteaters have averaged 83.6 points per game over their last three wins. Defensively, UC Irvine is allowing 67.6 points per game this season and has given up, on average, 67.6 points per game over its last three victories. The UC Irvine offense rolled in their last outing, scoring 86 points on 57% shooting and 42% from beyond the arc. Defensively, UC Irvine was just as strong, allowing just 65 points on 37% shooting. The Anteaters won the rebounding battle by 15 and forced 11 turnovers in the win. Andre Henry led the way for the UC Irvine offense in their last outing with 19 points on eight shots.
Jurian Dixon leads the UC Irvine offense this season, averaging 15.5 points per game. Kyle Evans is second on the team, averaging 12.2 points to go along with the team-leading 8.5 rebounds. Derin Saran averages 11.5 points, and Andre Henry is 4th on the team, averaging 9.4 points per game.
Key Injury Report UC Irvine:
- None
UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Pick
- UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Spread Pick
Both teams are playing well enough thus far this season, as each is coming into this matchup with the same record. UC Irvine, however, is the better team in the conference and will continue that trend. Look for UC Irvine to defend their top seed Saturday night against a mediocre UC San Diego team. To continue their winning ways, UC Irvine gets the home cover to pick up their 19th victory of the year and 12th in conference against UC San Diego.
- UC San Diego vs UC Irvine Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well, but each has been defensive-minded as of late. Look for another defensive dogfight Saturday as each team hunts for the victory. Expect UC Irvine to make the plays in the other stretch to get the win, but the number will struggle, as both teams will put up a stout defensive effort. Take the under on Saturday night as the UC San Diego Tritons visit the UC Irvine Anteaters.
Betting on College Basketball?
- Join Winners and Whiners premium for free and get a free $30 coupon with code FREE30
- Get started and wager on college hoops today with our favorite online sportsbooks
- Claim a CBB betting bonus offer with the best sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
