CSU Bakersfield vs Cal Irvine Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

UC Irvine Anteaters Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 15-7 overall record this season and an 8-2 record in Big West. They are coming off an 87-76 overtime home win against Hawaii and their previous three games were a 61-59 away win against UC San Diego, an 80-66 away win against UC Riverside and a 75-72 away loss against UC Davis.

Offensively, UC Irvine averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 67.2 points per game defensively. The Anteaters shoot with 46% from the field and grab 41 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 6.2 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.

Jurian Dixon leads UC Irvine in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Kyle Evans is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game. Tama Isaac is the team’s leader in assists with 3.8 per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have an 8-15 overall record this season and a 2-9 record in Big West. They are coming off an 80-72 home loss against UC Davis and their previous three games were a 104-79 home loss against Cal Poly, a 98-71 away loss against Hawaii and an 83-62 home loss against UC San Diego.

Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield averages 72.7 points per game, while allowing 79.7 points per game defensively. The Roadrunners shoot with 42% from the field and grab 34.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.8 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.

Dailin Smith leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per game, while shooting with 34.5% from the field and 78.2% from the free throw line. Pierre Geneste Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game. Kadar Waller is the team’s leader in assists with 2.4 per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Trends: February 5, 2026

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won each of its last 10 games against Cal State Bakersfield.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last six games.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

• The road team has won four of Cal State Bakersfield’s last five games.
• UC Irvine has lost three of its last four night games following a home win.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Cal State Bakersfield’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cal State Bakersfield’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Three of UC Irvine’s last four games have produced a total of 146+ points.

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction

In this Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction, UC Irvine is coming as -15.5 home favorites. UC Irvine has been the better team this season and have been red-hot lately with an 8-2 record both straight up and against the spread in their last 10 games. On the flip side, Bakersfield has been struggling with six consecutive losses and are 0-4 against the spread. They have also been inferior both on the offensive and the defensive end, having a -7 point differential and are going up against UC Irvine’s top-30 defense in the nation. The value here lies with the home team, so take UC Irvine and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC Irvine -15.5