Florida International (1-3) vs Cal State-Bakersfield (3-1)
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida International / Cal State-Bakersfield — Over/Under:
In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Bakersfield vs FIU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 23nd, at the Alico Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Roadrunners’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FIU
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cal State Bakersfield
-Recent betting trends in games played between FIU and Cal State Bakersfield
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Roadrunners and Panthers.
FIU Looks to Bounce Back
FIU faced off against Northeastern in the last game and they scored 58 points while the defense gave up 60 points and that led to the defeat. FIU shot only 46.4 percent from the field and 11.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Vianney Salatchoum had a strong game putting up 14 points. Two games ago against Howard, FIU scored 70 points while the defense gave up 75 points and that led to the defeat. FIU on the season is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 124th in the league while the defense is ranked 208th. Jayden Brewer is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field.
Cal State Bakersfield’s Offense Needs to be Better
Cal State Bakersfield faced off against FGCU on Friday and it was an ugly game. Cal State Bakersfield scored only 54 points while the defense gave up 74 points and that led to the 20-point defeat. Cal State Bakersfield saved only 22 points and that led to the defeat. Marvin McGhee III had a strong game putting up 15 points, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 115th in the league while the defense is ranked 163rd in the league. Jemel Jones is averaging 19.8 points while shooting 59.6 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from behind the three-point line. CSU Bakersfield will meet Northeastern and Southern Utah after this game.
Why Cal State Bakersfield Will Beat FIU
- Florida International has lost nine of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cal State Bakersfield has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Cal State Bakersfield vs FIU Prediction
Don’t let Friday fool you, these are both teams who have found success with the scoring and it’s going to be no different in this game. FIU on the season is averaging 81.3 points while Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 81.8 points per game. FIU especially is going to have no issue running up the score and their pace is going to help push this game to be higher scoring. Back the over to cash here.