CSU Bakersfield vs Portland State Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cal State Bakersfield vs Portland State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Portland State Vikings Preview

Portland State has a 1-2 record this season and are tied for 7th place in the Big Sky conference. They are 2-0 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 0-0 home record and a 0-2 away record. Portland State is coming off a 70-80 road loss against San Francisco and will face Evergreen State, Utah Tech and South Dakota next.

Offensively, Portland State averages 90.3 points per game, which ranks 67th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 81 points per game (291st). The Vikings shoot with 50% from the field (62nd), and with 37% from beyond the arc (93rd). They shoot with 70% from the free throw line (206th), and grab 39.3 rebounds per game (159th), while dishing out 20 assists per game (25th) and committing 16 turnovers per game (330th).

Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring, with an average of 19 points and 1.7 rebounds. Sebastian Tidor follows with 14 points and 3 rebounds per game, while Tre-Vaughn Minott adds 10.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview

Cal State Bakersfield has a 2-2 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Big West conference. They are 2-1 ATS, 1-1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-2 away record. Cal State Bakersfield is coming off a 60-82 road loss against Mississippi and will face Mississippi Valley State and Florida State next.

Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield averages 69.3 points per game, which ranks 307th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 72 points per game (181st). The Roadrunners shoot with 41.2% from the field (300th), and with 27.1% from beyond the arc (325th). They shoot with 66.3% from the free throw line (277th), and grab 39.8 rebounds per game (150th), while dishing out 11.3 assists per game (320th) and committing 13.5 turnovers per game (235th).

CJ Hardy leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring, with an average of 16 points and 4.5 rebounds. Ron Jessamy follows with 12.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Dailin Smith adds 12.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ Portland State Vikings Betting Trends: November 17, 2025

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last 12 games at Viking Pavilion.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost 12 of its last 13 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in each of its last eight Monday games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

• Cal State Bakersfield has won five of its last six road night games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Portland State has lost six of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Viking Pavilion.
• Cal State Bakersfield has won the first half in each of its last four games against Portland State.

Cal State Bakersfield vs Portland State Prediction

In this Cal State Bakersfield vs Portland State Prediction, Portland State is coming as -6 home favorites. Both teams are coming off defeats in their previous matches, as Portland State is playing its home opener this season, while Bakersfield is playing its second straight game on the road. Portland State has a superior offense, scoring 21 points more than Bakersfield and I expect them to take care of business at home. Take Portland State and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland State -6