Stanford vs CSU Northridge Prediction 3/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
CSU Northridge (22-10) vs. Stanford (20-13)
March 18, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Stanford -6.5; Over/Under: 154.5
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The Cal State Northridge Matadors and Stanford Cardinal meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT First Round at the Maples Pavilion. Here’s a Stanford vs CSU Northridge Prediction. This article will include a Stanford vs CSU Northridge Pick.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Betting Preview
The Cal State Northridge Matadors recently played UC Riverside, Hawaii, and UC Santa Barbara. Cal State Northridge has seen three of its 10 losses come in its last five games. Cal State Northridge was one of the contenders in the Big West but crashed and burned in its final few games.
The Cal State Northridge Matadors are averaging 80.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.5 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Marcus Adams Jr. is averaging 16.1 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Scotty Washington is averaging 14.5 points and 3.2 rebounds. Keonte Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and PJ Fuller II is dishing 3.1 assists. The Cal State Northridge Matadors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Cal State Northridge Matadors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal recently played SMU, Notre Dame, Louisville, and Cal. Stanford has lost three of its last four games, and is coming off a devastating loss in the ACC Tournament.
The Stanford Cardinal are averaging 72.9 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.1 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Oziyah Sellers is averaging 13.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. Jaylen Blakes is the third double-digit scorer and Ryan Agarwal is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Stanford Cardinal are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Stanford Cardinal are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won 11 of its last 12 games at Maples Pavilion.
- Cal State Northridge has lost each of its last three night games.
- Stanford has won the first half in each of its last 17 games against the Big West Conference.
Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win
- Cal State Northridge has won four of its last five road games.
- Stanford has lost three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Stanford’s last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Each of Cal State Northridge’s last eight Tuesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stanford ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.1).
- Stanford ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.5%).
- Cal State Northridge ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.2).
- Cal State Northridge ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (9.6).
Stanford vs Cal State Northridge Injury Report
Cal State Northridge doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Stanford will be without Derin Saran, while Evan Stinson is questionable with a leg injury.
Stanford vs Cal State Northridge Prediction
Stanford is obviously the more talented team and will be favored at home, where it’s 16-2 SU on the year. However, you have to question just how motivated Stanford is for this game and if there’s going to be any hangover from that ACC Tournament loss to Louisville. It was a rough ending that could be hard to forget.
Also, Cal State Northridge is far from a pushover, as the Matadors won 22 games on the year and 10 of those wins came on the road. Cal State Northridge is a top-40 scoring offense and a top-25 defensive field goal percentage. You can also bet that Cal State Northridge will be motivated with this being an in-state battle and a rare chance to shine on the big stage. I’ll take a stab with the points.
