UC San Diego vs Cal State-Bakersfield Prediction Basketball Picks 12-28-23

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and UC San Diego Tritons face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at LionTree Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Cal State Bakersfield vs UC San Diego prediction.

Can UC San Diego Move Above .500

UC San Diego have been up and down this season and they come into this game with a 6-6 record overall in the Big West standings. In the last game against California, UC San Diego scored 67 points but it wasn’t enough as they lost by four points. Tyler McGhie had a strong game putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and one assist. UC San Diego is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. The defense is ranked 112th and they are going to need the defense to be good here. 

Cal State Bakersfield Looks to Build on Last Win

Cal State Bakersfield faced off against South Dakota in the last game and the offense sure was impressive. Cal State Bakersfield scored 96 points and they ended up winning by 20 points. Kaleb Higggins had a strong game putting up 28 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Cal State Bakersfield on the season is averaging 71.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. Overall this hasn’t been an elite offense but they sure looked impressive in the last game. Guard Caleb Higgins is having a strong season averaging 18.1 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field. CS Bakersfield will meet UC Irvine after this one.

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC San Diego Betting Prediction

Cal State Bakersfield can keep this game close. Cal State Bakersfield’s offense sure looked impressive in the last game and they are going to continue that success scoring here. UC San Diego is a good offensive team, but they aren’t going to run away with their scoring and that is going to be the difference as Cal State Bakersfield is going to get the job done. Back Cal State Bakersfield against the spread.