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Long Beach State vs Cal State-Bakersfield Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25
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Cal State-Bakersfield (7-8) vs Long Beach State (6-9)
January 4, 2025 at 09:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Cal State-Bakersfield -4.5 / Long Beach State +4.5 — Over/Under:
The Long Beach State and Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse. Here’s a Long Beach State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction. This article will include a Long Beach State vs Cal State Bakersfield Pick.
Long Beach State Betting Preview
The Long Beach State beat Pepperdine, lost to UC Riverside, and they play UC Davis, UC San Diego, and Cal State Fullerton next. The Long Beach State are averaging 66.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Devin Askew is averaging 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while TJ Wainwright is averaging 11.6 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kam Martin is grabbing 1.3 rebounds and Austin Johnson is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Long Beach State are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Long Beach State are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners lost to North Dakota State, beat UC Davis, and they play UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Northridge, and Hawaii next. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are averaging 74 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.1 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Jemel Jones is averaging 15.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Corey Stephenson is averaging 13 points and 6.2 rebounds. Marvin McGhee III is the third double-digit scorer and CJ Hardy is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win
- Cal State Bakersfield has won seven of its last eight games at Icardo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Long Beach State Beach will win
- Long Beach State has won five of its last six games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal State Bakersfield has lost four of its last five night games against the Big West Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cal State Bakersfield ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.5).
- Cal State Bakersfield ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.3).
Long Beach State vs Cal State Bakersfield Injury Report
Neither Long Beach State nor Cal State Bakersfield has a player listed on its injury report.
Long Beach State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners should have the edge at home, and they’re the more trustworthy team offensively. However, Long Beach State has proven itself in spots like this. Long Beach State has three road wins this season. Long Beach State has also won 5 of its last 6 games, and that includes upset wins over Pepperdine, San Diego, Hawaii, and others. I would not sleep on Long Beach State in the underdog role. Long Beach State seems to thrive when doubted. Give me the points with Long Beach State on the road.
