Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (CSUB)
Basketball NCAAB Thu 4 Dec 22:00
Cal State Northridge Matadors (CSUN)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: CSU Bakersfield vs Cal State Northridge

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners battle the Cal State Northridge Matadors, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, December 4.

Our Best Bet is CSUN on the Spread

Cal State Northridge are capable of covering the -3.5 line when they go up against CSU Bakersfield. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -120.

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Teams’ Last Clash Saw 88-62 CSUN Win

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners won their previous game 76-71. This was a road victory against Fresno State Bulldogs.

Cal State Northridge Matadors were beaten last game and this was on the road. Idaho State Bengals claimed a 82-50 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Cal State Northridge and CSU Bakersfield saw the former win. It was a 88-62 scoreline. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
CSU Bakersfield 4-4 578 611 -33 3-0 1-4 1W
Cal State Northridge 3-4 525 564 -39 2-0 1-4 2L
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CSU Bakersfield vs Cal State Northridge Prediction & Picks

We cover the key CSU Bakersfield vs Cal State Northridge betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The best pick is to snap up the -120 that Cal State Northridge are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -3.5 for this college game and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key CSU Bakersfield vs Cal State Northridge stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by CSUN in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by CSUN in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by CSUN in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by CSUB in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by CSUB in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

CSUN -3.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread CSUN -3.5
Totals Under 156.5
Result & BTTS 80 CSUN / No

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Cal State Northridge to cover the -3.5 spread, Under 156.5 on the total and Cal State Northridge/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

CSU Bakersfield CSU Bakersfield logo 71 - 78 Cal State Northridge logo Cal State Northridge

Let’s roll the dice and try Cal State Northridge to achieve a 78-71 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

CSU Bakersfield vs Cal State Northridge Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have CSUN as Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites Cal State Northridge are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -204 about them triumphing means a 67% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. CSU Bakersfield are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +168.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 156.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 156.5 at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

CSU Bakersfield logo CSU Bakersfield Stats
Cal State Northridge logo Cal State Northridge Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big West Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UC San Diego 7-1 671 575 96 5-0 2-1 1L
Hawaii 6-2 657 522 135 6-1 0-1 2W
UCSB 6-2 643 573 70 4-1 2-1 3W
UC Davis 5-2 547 499 48 4-0 1-2 1W
UC Irvine 5-4 717 572 145 4-3 1-1 2W
UC Riverside 4-4 598 579 19 2-1 2-3 1L
CSU Bakersfield 4-4 578 611 -33 3-0 1-4 1W
Cal Poly 4-5 733 770 -37 2-1 2-4 1W
Cal State Northridge 3-4 525 564 -39 2-0 1-4 2L
Cal State Fullerton 3-5 705 701 4 3-2 0-3 1W
Long Beach State 2-6 561 607 -46 2-2 0-4 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak