The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and Cal State Northridge Matadors meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. Here’s a CSU Northridge vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction. This article will include a CSU Northridge vs CSU Bakersfield Pick.
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners lost to Florida State, beat Fresno State, and they play UC Santa Barbara next. Cal State Bakersfield has split its last 8 games.
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are averaging 72.3 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Dailin Smith is averaging 17.4 points and 2.5 rebounds, while CJ Hardy is averaging 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Ronald Jessamy is the third double-digit scorer and AJ George is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are shooting 25.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Betting Preview
The Cal State Northridge Matadors lost to Idaho and Idaho State, and they play UC Irvine next. Cal State Northridge has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Cal State Northridge Matadors are averaging 87.5 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 94 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Larry Hughes II is averaging 16.3 points and 2 rebounds, while Joshua O’Garro is averaging 12.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. Josiah Davis is the third double-digit scorer, and Mahmoud Fofana is dishing 1.1 assists. The Cal State Northridge Matadors are shooting 28.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Cal State Northridge Matadors are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win
- Cal State Northridge has won eight of its last nine games at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
- Cal State Bakersfield has lost five of its last six night games.
- Cal State Northridge has won the first half in each of its last six games against Cal State Bakersfield.
Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win
- Cal State Northridge has lost seven of its last eight night games.
- Cal State Bakersfield has won three of its last four night games against Cal State Northridge.
- Cal State Northridge has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Cal State Bakersfield’s last 10 games have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Eight of the last nine games between Cal State Bakersfield and Cal State Northridge have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cal State Northridge ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.6).
- Cal State Northridge ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.7).
- Cal State Bakersfield ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.0).
- Cal State Bakersfield ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (25.4%).
CSU Northridge vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction
CSU Northridge is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but this team hasn’t looked good lately. CSU Northridge has been getting crushed defensively and the offense is hit or miss, and these are recent games that were winnable. CSU Bakersfield just beat Fresno State on the road as a double-digit underdog. That does create a bit of a letdown spot, but it also could be a shot in the arm confidence wise. This is a winnable game for CSU Bakersfield. I’ll grab the points.