CSU Bakersfield vs CSU Fullerton Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are visiting the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Thursday, January 23rd at the Titan Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction. We will examine:

The Cal State Fullerton Titans’ recent form and player performance

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Recent betting trends in games played between Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and Cal State Fullerton Titans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Cal State Fullerton Titans game

Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview

The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 5-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big West. They are coming off an 83-67 win over Long Beach State. The Titans are 6-11-1 against the spread, and 9-9 in over/under while having a 3-5 home record.

Offensively, Cal State is averaging just 64.7 points per game, which ranks just 351st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.9 points per game (252nd). The Titans shoot 41.7% from the field (320th) and 27.5% from beyond the arc, which ranks just 360th in the nation. The Titans shoot 77% from the free-throw line (38th) and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game (333rd).

Donovan Oday leads Cal State in scoring with an average of 13.5 points, adding a team-high 5.6 rebounds, while John Mikey Square adds 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have a 9-10 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 70-81 loss to Hawaii. The Roadrunners are 7-9-1 against the spread and 12-5 in over/under while having a 1-8 road record. 

Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 74.7 points per game, which ranks 189th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.8 points per game (203rd). The Roadrunners shoot 44.7% from the field (198th) and with 39.6% from beyond the arc, which is the 11th-best in the nation. The Roadrunners shoot 76.5% from the free-throw line (44th) and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game (167th).

Jemel Jones leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring this season, with an average of 18.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Corey Stephenson adds 11.9 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win

• The home team has won each of Cal State Bakersfield’s last six games.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last three road games.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

• Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last seven night games against the Big West Conference.
• Cal State Bakersfield has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
• Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Big West Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Fullerton ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.1).
• Cal State Fullerton ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.5).
• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.9).
• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.4).

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Head-to-Head

Cal State Fullerton is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against Cal State Bakersfield and is 4-1-1 against the spread. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Cal State Bakersfield won 73-71 at home, as the game went over the point total.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction

In this Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction, Cal State Bakersfield is coming as a -4.5 road favorites. Cal State Bakersfield is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and are better both offensively and defensively than Cal State Fullerton. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 14-2 to the over in their last 16 games combined, and I expect this strong trend to continue today. Take the over.