| MATCHUP | Cal Irvine Anteaters | CSU Fullerton Titals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-5 | 6-10 |
| Where | Titan Gym, Fullerton, CA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview
The UC Irvine Anteaters beat Norfolk State and Cal State Bakersfield, and they play LBSU next. UC Irvine has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The UC Irvine Anteaters are averaging 84.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.9 points on 37.8 percent shooting. Jurian Dixon is averaging 16 points and 2.2 assists, while Derin Saran is averaging 12.3 points and 4.3 assists. Kyle Evans is the third double-digit scorer and Harrison Carrington is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The UC Irvine Anteaters are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.9 percent from the free throw line. The UC Irvine Anteaters are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
CSU Fullerton Titans Betting Preview
The CSU Fullerton Titans lost to SMU, beat UC Santa Barbara, and they play UC San Diego next. CSU Fullerton has split its last 8 games.
The CSU Fullerton Titans are averaging 94.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 93.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Joshua Ward is averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro is averaging 13.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Bryce Cofield is the third double-digit scorer and Landon Seaman is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The CSU Fullerton Titans are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The CSU Fullerton Titans are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win
- The home team has won each of Cal State Fullerton’s last three games.
- UC Irvine has lost each of its last five Saturday day road games against the Big West Conference.
Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win
- Cal State Fullerton has lost 14 of its last 15 games against the Big West Conference.
- UC Irvine has won nine of its last 10 games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in 17 of its last 21 games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UC Irvine’s last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Twenty-seven of Cal State Fullerton’s last 28 Saturday games against the Big West Conference Conference have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (65.9).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.8).
- UC Irvine ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.8%).
- UC Irvine ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.2%).
Cal Irvine vs CSU Fullerton Prediction
Cal Irvine is the more talented team and has beaten Fullerton like a drum over the last 4 meetings. However, UC Irvine can come and go offensively, and it’s led to a 5-8 ATS record. CSU Fullerton plays with a tempo that can make teams uncomfortable, and the offensive firepower is there to spring an upset. We just saw it with UC Santa Barbara, and Oklahoma State was almost a victim a few weeks ago. Denver and St. Thomas also lost to CSU Fullerton in the favorite role. I want the points in this one.