In this article we will formulate a Stanford vs Cal State Northridge prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 27th at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 10-2 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 77-68 in their last game. Stanford trailed 35-33 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Cardinal shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Ebuka Okorie led Stanford with 32 points and two assists, while Benny Gealer added 13 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Stanford defeated UT Arlington by a score of 76-60 and San Jose State by a score of 86-82. The Cardinal have scored 81.3 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.7 points against per game this season. Ebuka Okorie is averaging 22.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Chisom Okpara is averaging 15.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Cardinal. Stanford is shooting 44.2% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Betting Preview
The Cal State Northridge Matadors are 8-5 this year after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 100-88 in their last game. Cal State Northridge led 52-44 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half in the win. The Matadors shot 52% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Josiah Davis led Cal State Northridge with 22 points and 10 assists, while Davius Loury added 20 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Cal State Northridge defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 88-53 and Delaware by a score of 88-66. The Matadors have scored 80.6 points per game with 42.2 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.6 points against per game this season. Larry Hughes II is averaging 18.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Joshua O’Garro is averaging 13.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game for the Matadors. Cal State Northridge is shooting 43.8% from the field, 69.0% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won each of its last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Cal State Northridge has lost each of its last three away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Stanford has won the first half in each of its last 18 games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Stanford’s last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Maples Pavilion have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Each of Cal State Northridge’s last 12 Saturday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stanford ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.1).
- Stanford ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- Cal State Northridge ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.6%).
- Cal State Northridge ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.5).
Stanford vs Cal State Northridge Prediction
Stanford comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they are coming off of a nice win over Colorado. The Cardinal are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored at least 74 points in five straight games. Cal State Northridge has won four in a row and they have scored at least 88 points in all four of those wins, but they are just 2-3 on the road. The Matadors are shooting 44% from the field and they have some ugly losses already this year. Take Stanford to cover at home.