CSU Northridge vs UC San Diego Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cal State Northridge Matadors are visiting the UC-San Diego Tritons on Saturday, January 25th at the LionTree Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-San Diego Tritons’ recent form and player performance

The Cal State Northridge Matadors’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-San Diego Tritons

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent betting trends in games played between Cal State Northridge Matadors and UC-San Diego Tritons

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-San Diego Tritons game

UC-San Diego Tritons Preview

The UC-San Diego Tritons have a 16-4 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big West. UC-San Diego is coming off a 77-63 win over UCSB. The Tritons are 13-5 against the spread, and 9-9 in over/under, while having a 7-2 home record.

Offensively, UC-San Diego is averaging 80.1 points per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 62.9 points per game, which is the 14th-best nationally. The Tritons shoot 46% from the field (125th) and 34.4% from beyond the arc (155th). The Tritons shoot 75.1% from the free-throw line (73rd) and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game (255th).

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones leads UC-San Diego in scoring this season, with 19.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, while Tyler McGhie adds 16.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors have a 13-6 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place in the Big West. The Matadors are coming off an 86-76 win over Long Beach State. The Matadors are 10-7 against the spread, and 9-8 in over/under while having a 6-4 road record.

Offensively, Cal State Northridge is averaging 81.7 points per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.8 points per game (165th). The Matadors shoot 47.4% from the field (61st) and 34.4% from beyond the arc (154th). The Matadors shoot 70.4% from the free-throw line (235th) and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game, which is the 16th-best nationally.

Marcus Adams leads Cal State Northridge in scoring this season, with an average of 15.7 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Scotty Washington adds 14.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. 

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

• UC San Diego has won nine of its last 10 night games.
• UC San Diego has won the first half in each of its last four night games against Cal State Northridge.

Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win

• Cal State Northridge has won six of its last eight games.
• Cal State Northridge has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big West Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC San Diego ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.8).
• UC San Diego ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.1).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.4).

Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Head-to-Head

UC-San Diego has won all six previous meetings against Cal State Northridge and is 6-0 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UC-San Diego won 79-69 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Prediction

In this Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-San Diego Tritons Prediction, UC-San Diego is coming as -11 home favorites. Both teams have elite offenses, ranking in the top 60 of the nation with 161.8 points per game combined. They are 7-3 to the over in their last 10 games combined, and I expect them to stay hot and make this a high-scoring affair. Take the over.