Cal State-Fullerton vs Cal State-Bakersfield 2/5/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Cal State-Bakersfield Roadrunners (6-10) vs. Cal State-Fullerton Titans (13-6)
February 5, 2022 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cal State-Fullerton Titans -8.5 / Cal State-Bakersfield Roadrunners +8.5; Over/Under: 131.5
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The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners will travel to Titan Gym to take on the CSU Fullerton Titans this Saturday night in College Basketball action.
The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners lost their 4th straight game and dropped to 6-10 on the season after being defeated by the Long Beach State Beach, 74-65, this past Thursday. CSU Bakersfield played Long Beach State tough for the first 30 minutes in this one, however, the Roadrunners could not fight back after a 9-0 Beach run gave Long Beach State a 66-58 lead with 2:27 left in regulation. CSU Bakersfield shot 41.3% from the field & 33.3% from beyond the arc while allowing Long Beach State to shoot 43.4% from the field & 33.3% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Roadrunners was Kaleb Higgins who had 21 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, & 1 steal.
On the season, CSU Bakersfield is averaging 64.5 ppg on 42.0% shooting from the field. The Roadrunners are averaging 4.3 three-pointers per game on 29.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, CSU Bakersfield has been led by Justin Edler-Davis (10.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg), Kaleb Higgins (9.9 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.3 spg), Justin McCall (9.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg), & Shawn Stith (6.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.1 apg).
Defensively, CSU Bakersfield is holding their opponents to average 65.1 ppg on 42.4%shooting from the field. The Roadrunners have a rebound margin of 3.4 and a turnover margin of 2.6.
The CSU Fullerton Titans improved to 13-6 on the season after defeating the Cal Poly Mustangs, 61-50, this past CSU Fullerton trailed by a 26-19 margin at halftime, however, the Titans were outstanding on both ends of the court in the 2nd half and was able to take the lead for good after a 26-7 Titans run gave CSU Fullerton a 49-40 lead with 4:57 left in regulation. CSU Fullerton shot 32.1% from the field & 14.3% from beyond the arc while allowing Cal Poly to shoot 36.7% from the field & 38.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Titans was E.J. Anosike who had a double-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, & 2 steals.
On the season, CSU Fullerton is averaging 71.6 ppg on 44.5% shooting from the field. The Titans are averaging 4.8 three-pointers per game on 29.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, CSU Fullerton has been led by E.J. Anosike (17.3 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 apg), Damari Milstead (10.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.9 spg), Tray Maddox Jr. (9.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg), & Vincent Lee (9.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg).
Defensively, CSU Fullerton is allowing their opponents to an average of 66.6 ppg on 43.6% shooting from the field. The Titans have a rebound margin of 3.2 and a turnover margin of 1.7.
The Roadrunners are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games & 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. The Titans are 4-5 ATS in their last 9 home games & just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 February games.
CSU Bakersfield has had trouble finding ways to put points up on the scoreboard, however, their defense has been solid (70th in scoring defense, 97th in rebound margin) and the Roadrunners have been competitive in their last three road games against UC Irvine, UC San Diego, & Long Beach State. CSU Fullerton has been solid at home this season, posting an 8-1 record, however, we saw against Cal Poly that the Titans can struggle on the offensive end at times and as I think CSU Bakersfield will be able to keep this game competitive, I think the play here is to take the Roadrunners and the points. Good Luck!
