Cal State-Bakersfield vs Portland Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Bakersfield vs Portland Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Chilies Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Roadrunners’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pilots’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cal State Bakersfield

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Portland

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cal State Bakersfield and Portland

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

Big Game for Cal State Bakersfield

This is a big game for Cal State Bakersfield and they are coming off a big victory in the last game. In the last game against La Sierra, Cal State Bakersfield scored 96 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. Marvin McGhee III had a strong game putting up 36 points and six rebounds. Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up The offense is ranked 189th in the league while the defense is ranked 151st. Jemel Jones is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from behind the three-point line. CSU Bakersfield will take on Portland State after this one.

Why Cal State Bakersfield Will Beat Portland 

• Portland has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.

Can Portland Build on the Last Game

Portland in the last game faced off against Willamette University and they were able to secure a 100-69 victory. Bol Dengdit had a strong game putting up 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Portland on the season is averaging 72.6 points while their defense is giving up 78.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 249th in the league while the defense is ranked 327th They are averaging only 4.73 steals per game and creating a few more turnovers here would be very helpful. Portland needs to get out to a fast start here. Portland will play against Lafayette following this game.

Cal State Bakersfield vs Portland Prediction

Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 76 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Portland’s defense is ranked 327th in all of college basketball and they are going to be awful here. Portland doesn’t end up creating many turnovers and this is going to be a comfortable victory for Cal State Bakersfield. Back Cal State Bakersfield to win this game and cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Cal State Bakersfield -2