Cal State-Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction Basketball Picks 12-30-23

The UC Irvine Anteaters look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UC Irvine Anteaters vs CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners prediction.

UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters beat South Dakota and UC Riverside while losing to New Mexico in their last 3 games. The UC Irvine Anteaters are averaging 78.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Justin Hohn is averaging 13.6 points and 1.3 assists, while Derin Saran is averaging 10.8 points and 1.8 assists. Devin Tillis is the third double-digit scorer and Andre Henry is grabbing 4 rebounds. The UC Irvine Anteaters are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The UC Irvine Anteaters are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game. UC Irvine will meet CS Fullerton after this game.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview

The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners beat South Dakota 11 days ago, but most recently lost to UC San Diego. The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are averaging 70.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Kaleb Higgins is averaging 17.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Ugnius Jarusevicius is averaging 8.3 points and 3 rebounds. Marvin McGhee III is dishing 1.3 assists and Modestas Kancleris is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game. CSU Bakersfield is 5-7 in the Big West standings.

UC Irvine Anteaters vs CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners prediction

The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are heading in the wrong direction, and their defense has been an issue in a lot of their recent losses. The UC Irvine Anteaters have shown flashes of being an offensive powerhouse, and they’re 8-4 ATS on the season even with failing to cover 3 of their last 5 games. It’s hard to bet against UC Irvine in this spot, especially with how CSU Bakersfield is playing right now.