Cal Irvine vs CSU Fullerton Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks

The UC-Irvine Anteaters are visiting the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Thursday, February 27th at the Titan Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UC-Irvine Anteaters vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction. We will examine:

The Cal State Fullerton Titans’ recent form and player performance

The UC-Irvine Anteaters’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Irvine Anteaters

Recent betting trends in games played between the UC-Irvine Anteaters and Cal State Fullerton Titans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UC-Irvine Anteaters vs Cal State Fullerton Titans game

Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview

The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 5-22 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 56-86 loss to UCSB. The Titans are 8-17-1 against the spread, and 12-14 in over/under while having a 3-9 home record.

Offensively, Cal State Fullerton is averaging just 64.2 points per game, which ranks just 357th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.3 points per game (301st). The Titans shoot 40.8% from the field (343rd) and 27.1% from beyond the arc, which is dead last in the nation. The Titans shoot 74.6% from the free-throw line (95th) and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game (313th).

Donovan Oday leads Cal State in scoring with an average of 13.5 points, adding a team-high 5.2 rebounds, while Zion Richardson adds 7.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

UC-Irvine Anteaters Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 23-5 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big West. They are coming off a 73-64 win over Cal State Bakersfield. The Anteaters are 17-10 against the spread, and 11-16 in over/under, while having a 11-3 road record.

Offensively, UC-Irvine is averaging 74.7 points per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.7 points per game (28th). The Anteaters shoot 44.4% from the field (197th) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (128th). The Anteaters shoot 79.7% from the free-throw line, which is the 7th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game (30th).

Bent Leuchten leads UC-Irvine in scoring with an average of 15.7 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds, while Devin Tillis adds 13.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win

• UC Irvine has lost three of its last four games at Titan Gym.
• Cal State Fullerton has won three of its last four home games against UC Irvine at Titan Gym.
• The home team has won the first half in three of UC Irvine’s last four games.

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last 14 night games against the Big West Conference.
• UC Irvine has won 16 of its last 17 road night games against the Big West Conference.
• Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in each of its last 13 night games against the Big West Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Fullerton ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (27.1%).
• Cal State Fullerton ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (9.0).
• UC Irvine ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.7%).
• UC Irvine ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.9%).

UC-Irvine Anteaters vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction

UC-Irvine has won their last 3 meetings against Cal State Fullerton, but Cal State Fullerton is 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, UC-Irvine won 85-62 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this UC-Irvine Anteaters vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction, UC-Irvine is coming as -17.5 road favorites. UC-Irvine is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been one of the best road teams in the nation. On the other hand, Cal State Fullerton has been terrible at home, and is coming off eight consecutive losses, and are 0-6 against the spread in their last 6 games. UC Irvine is 6-2 in their last 8 games and has destroyed Cal State Fullerton in their previous meeting this season by 23 points. I expect another blowout, so lay the big chalk with the UC-Irvine Anteaters on the road.