| MATCHUP | CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners | North Dakota State Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 2-3 |
| Where | Scheels Center, Fargo, ND | |
| When | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Summit League Network | |
CSU Bakersfield vs North Dakota State Prediction
I’ll stick with the Roadrunners. Interestingly enough, these teams have already met this year in a 91-80 CSU Bakersfield win at Icardo Center on November 8. In that one the Roadrunners shot a nice 58 percent from the field with 43 percent (10-of-23) from outside and 88 percent (15-of-17) from the line. Cal State Bakersfield added a 35-29 rebounding edge and led for almost two-thirds of the game. The Roadrunners are sitting pretty right now with three wins in three games. They’re coming off an eight-point road win versus Western Illinois, shooting a cool 60 percent from the field but hitting only one of their six attempts from 3-point range (17 percent).
As for North Dakota State, they’re coming off a matchup versus Illinois State on Friday. In that one the Bison were able to eke out a one-point victory in overtime, shooting 43 percent from the field with a 36-28 rebounding advantage along the way. North Dakota State shot very well from 3-point range (50 percent on 14-of-28) but also had 18 turnovers. If the Bison can’t get a handle on ball control here, it’s going to be a long day.
Game Info, Stats and Previews
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and the North Dakota State Bison meet Sunday in college basketball action from Scheels Center in Fargo. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Cal State Bakersfield vs North Dakota State prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best CSU Bakersfield vs North Dakota State pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Cal State Bakersfield Betting Preview
Cal State Bakersfield is looking good so far this year with three wins in three games. The Roadrunners opened with a 93-54 win over Stanton, hitting 45 percent from the field alongside a 53-28 rebounding advantage. CSU Bakersfield was pretty ugly from outside on just 15 percent (3-of-20) however, and coughed up 17 turnovers along the way. As for game two, that one was another win over—oddly enough—North Dakota State 91-80. The Roadrunners were led by Jaden Alexander with 41 points, five rebounds and three steals. Bryce Cofield chipped in a double-double on 15 points and 10 boards as well. In game three versus Western Illinois, the Roadrunners were able to power out a 91-83 victory to go 3-0 on the season so far.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
Over on the North Dakota State side, they opened up with a pretty easy win over Crookston MN, taking it 90-59. The Bison shot 53 percent from the field in that one with 42 percent (10-of-24) from 3-point range and a 41-23 rebounding advantage. North Dakota State lost to Saint Mary’s in game two 105-64. The Bison shot just 38 percent from the field and 22 percent (5-of-23) from outside in that one. Game three was another loss, this time 79-70 against San Francisco. The Bison shot just 37 percent from the field in that defeat. After that came the aforementioned loss to Cal State Bakersfield. Matched up against Illinois State on Friday, the Bison were able to power out an 82-81 victory in overtime.
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ North Dakota State Bison Betting Trends: November 15, 2026
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- North Dakota State has won 18 of its last 19 games at Scheels Center.
- Cal State Bakersfield has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Cal State Bakersfield’s last four games.
Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win
- Cal State Bakersfield has won each of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
- North Dakota State has lost five of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
- North Dakota State has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against the Big West Conference.