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CSU Bakersfield vs UC Davis Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

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UC Davis (15-11) vs CSU Bakersfield (11-16)

February 20, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: UC Davis -4.5 — Over/Under: 137.5

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The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are visiting the UC-Davis Aggies on Thursday, February 20th at the University Credit Union Center. 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 UC-Davis Aggies Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-Davis Aggies’ recent form and player performance

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Davis Aggies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Recent betting trends in games played between the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and UC-Davis Aggies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC-Davis Aggies game

UC-Davis Aggies Preview

The UC-Davis Aggies have a 15-11 record this season and are sitting in 5th place in the Big West. The Aggies are coming off a 60-85 loss to UC San Diego. The Aggies are 14-9-1 against the spread, and 9-15 in over/under while having an 8-2 home record.

Offensively, UC-Davis is averaging 68.7 points per game, which ranks 307th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69 points per game (95th). The Aggies shoot 41.7% from the field (331st) and 31.7% from beyond the arc (297th). The Aggies shoot 75% from the free-throw line (74th) and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game (244th).

TY Johnson leads UC-Davis in scoring this season, with 21.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Pablo Tamba adds 10.7 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have an 11-16 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 91-54 win over Cal State Fullerton. The Roadrunners are 9-15-1 against the spread, and 16-9 in over/under while having a 2-10 road record. 

Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 74 points per game, which ranks 194th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73 points per game (224th). The Roadrunners shoot 44% from the field (231st) and 38.3% from beyond the arc, which is the 16th-best in the nation. The Roadrunners shoot 77% from the free-throw line (34th) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (187th).

Jemel Jones leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring this season, with an average of 18.5 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Corey Stephenson adds 12.1 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game.

Why the UC Davis Aggies will win

  • UC Davis has won each of its last six night games following a road loss.
  • Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last five night games.
  • The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Cal State Bakersfield and UC Davis.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

  • UC Davis has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Big West Conference.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC-Davis Aggies Prediction

UC-Davis is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against Cal State Bakersfield, but Cal State Bakersfield is 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Cal State Bakersfield won 75-64 at home, covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.

In this Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC-Davis Aggies Prediction, UC-Davis is coming as -4.5 home favorites. UC-Davis is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been very good at home, while Cal State Bakersfield is struggling on the road. The Aggies are 6-2-1 against the spread in their last 9 games, while on the other hand, the Roadrunners are struggling, as they are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 games. Take the better team in better form, playing at home. Take the UC-Davis Aggies and the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC-Davis Aggies -4.5

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