CSU Northridge vs UC Davis Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Northridge vs UC Davis Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the Pavilion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Matadors’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Aggies’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cal State Northridge

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UC Davis

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cal State Northridge and UC Davis

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Matadors and Aggies. 

When these two teams faced off in January, Cal State Northridge secured the 73-61 victory. 

Cal State Northridge Has Confidence

Cal State Northridge has all the confidence in the world right now, winning six games in a row. Two games ago against Cal Poly, they won 89-85, and in the last game against UC Irvine, they secured an 84-72 victory. The first half wasn’t strong against UC Irvine, but in the second half, they scored 50 points on the way to the victory. No one had an answer for Marcus Adams, who put up 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Judson Martindale was good off the bench, putting up 10 points and three rebounds. 

Cal State Northridge sits with a 19-7 record overall, and they have gone 14-10 against the spread. They have played well on the road, sitting with a 9-5 record overall. CSU Northridge is averaging 81.1 points, while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 35th, and they found success running up the score against most teams they have played. There is little doubt in this game that they will try to get up and run again. Cal State Northridge has no injury concerns right now. 

UC Davis Is Losing Confidence 

UC Davis is losing confidence heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against UC San Diego, they gave up 85 points, and in the last game against Cal State Bakersfield, they lost 71-66. The defense gave up 41 points in the second half, which can’t happen again here. The defense was bad in the first game against Cal State Northridge, and they need to take more of a defensive approach here. Ty Johson was the top player for UC Davis, putting up 21 points and four rebounds. 

The Aggies still have a winning record, sitting at 15-12 record overall, and at home this season, they have gone 6-3. The biggest issue for this team has been the lack of consistent scoring, and they are averaging 68.6 points, which is 313th in the league. The defense hasn’t been all that bad, giving up 69 points per game. In this game, UC Davis will need the offense to step up here to be successful. 

Why UC Davis Will Beat Cal State Northridge

• UC Davis has won six of its last seven home games following a home loss.
• UC Davis has won the first half in each of its last five home games against Cal State Northridge.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cal State Northridge’s last six games has produced a total of 145+ points.
• Twenty of UC Davis’ last 24 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Cal State Northridge vs UC Davis Prediction

UC Davis knows that, for a chance in this game, they need to try to slow down the pace, and they will have success, at least in terms of limiting shots. UC Davis scored only 61 points in the last game against Cal State Northridge, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Cal State Northridge will find enough scoring to come away with a victory, but they aren’t going to score enough to push this game over. The under is 8-1 in Cal State Northridge’s last nine games against a team with a winning straight-up record. That trend will continue here, and the under will end up cashing.