CSU Northridge vs Cal Irvine Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cal State Northridge Matadors are visiting the UC-Irvine Anteaters on Thursday, February 20th at the Bren Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-Irvine Anteaters’ recent form and player performance

The Cal State Northridge Matadors’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Irvine Anteaters

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent betting trends in games played between the Cal State Northridge Matadors and UC-Irvine Anteaters

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-Irvine Anteaters game

UC-Irvine Anteaters Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 22-4 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Big West. They are coming off a 66-49 win over Hawaii. The Anteaters are 16-9 against the spread, and 10-15 in over/under, while having a 9-1 home record.

Offensively, UC-Irvine is averaging 74.9 points per game, which ranks 159th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.1 points per game (24th). The Anteaters shoot 44.7% from the field (190th) and 34.5% from beyond the arc (144th). The Anteaters shoot 80% from the free-throw line, which is the 6th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game (28th).

Bent Leuchten leads UC-Irvine in scoring with an average of 15.8 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds, while Devin Tillis adds 13.8 points and 8 rebounds per game. UC Irvine will take on CSU Bakersfield after this game.

Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors have an 18-7 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big West. The Matadors are coming off an 89-85 win over Cal Poly. The Matadors are 13-10 against the spread, and 12-11 in over/under while having an 8-5 road record.

Offensively, Cal State Northridge is averaging 81 points per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.4 points per game (177th). The Matadors shoot 46.8% from the field (80th) and  34.3% from beyond the arc (156th). The Matadors shoot 70.9% from the free-throw line (223rd) and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game, which is the 9th-best nationally.

Marcus Adams leads Cal State Northridge in scoring this season, with an average of 15.9 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Scotty Washington adds 14.8 points and 3 rebounds per game. 

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won 23 of its last 24 games at Bren Events Center.
• UC Irvine has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 night games against Cal State Northridge.

Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win

• Cal State Northridge has won seven of its last eight games.
• Cal State Northridge has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against the Big West Conference.

Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction

UC-Irvine is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Cal State Northridge and is 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over/under is 5-5 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, UC-Irvine won 77-67 on the road, covering the spread, and the game went under the point total.

In this Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction, UC-Irvine is coming as -6.5 home favorites. UC-Irvine is rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been almost perfect at home. UC-Irvine has been red-hot lately, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, Cal State Northridge is 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 road games. The Anteaters have been dominating the Matadors in recent years, including a 10-point road win earlier this season. Take the UC-Irvine Anteaters and the points at home.