UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at LionTree Arena in San Diego, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC San Diego Tritons Betting Preview

The UC San Diego Tritons are 7-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated UC Santa Barbara by a score of 84-76 in their last game. UC San Diego led 42-33 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Tritons shot 43.8% from the field, 25.8% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led UC San Diego with 22 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tritons defeated a non-D-1 team, Toledo, James Madison, and La Salle. UC San Diego has scored 78.3 points per game and they have allowed 62.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is averaging 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while UC San Diego is shooting 45.1% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this year.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are 4-5 (0-1) this year after they lost to UC Irvine by a score of 82-66 in their last game. Cal State Bakersfield trailed 38-33 at the half and allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Roadrunners shot 40.4% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 89.5% on free throws in the game. Jemel Jones led Cal State Bakersfield with 24 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Roadrunners lost to Southern Utah by a score of 74-64 but did beat Northeastern by a score of 68-60 before that. Cal State Bakersfield has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game this season. Jemel Jones is averaging 17.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 44.8% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why UC San Diego will beat Cal State Bakersfield

• UC San Diego has won nine of its last 10 home games against the Big West Conference.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost four of its last five games.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in each of its last 10 Saturday road games against the Big West Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC San Diego ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.6).
• UC San Diego ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.2).
• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.9).
• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.4).

UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction 

UC San Diego comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak and they will look to start conference play 2-0 with a win here. The Tritons are only shooting 45.1% from the field, but their defense has been very good. Cal State Bakersfield has lost four of their last five games and they have scored 68 points or fewer in three straight. Bakersfield is shooting 44.8% from the field and they are considerably worse on defense than the Tritons. Take UC San Diego at home here.