Pick details
| MATCHUP | CSU Northridge Matadors | Kansas State Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Spread | +10.5 -115 | -10.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-115) | Under 163.5 (-105) |
| Where | Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Cal State Northridge vs Kansas State Prediction
In this Cal State Northridge vs Kansas State Prediction, Kansas State is coming as -10.5 favorites. Both teams are coming off defeats in their opening games of the season, as Kansas State had a narrow two-point defeat at home and Cal State Northridge lost by 12 points in Wichita State. Kansas State will be playing its home opener of the season and are coming off a very low-scoring game, where they struggling to score points and shoot the ball, while playing very good defense and having 134 total points. Cal State Northridge also had a poor offensive effort in its opening game of the season with horrible percentages both from the field and from beyond the arc and with both teams combining for just 133 points in their first games of the season, I don’t expect a high-scoring affair all of a sudden. Take the under 163.5 points in this one.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-1 home record. They are coming off a 66-68 home loss against South Dakota State and will face Creighton and Montana next.
Offensively, they are averaging 66.0 points per game (ranking 262nd in the nation), while allowing 68.0 points per game defensively (157th). They have a 98.7 offensive rating (ranking 245th) and a 101.7 defensive rating (193rd). The Wildcats are shooting 41.5% from the field (ranking 238th in the nation) and 28.6% from beyond the arc (232nd), while grabbing 34.0 rebounds per game (223rd in the nation) and averaging 12.0 assists per game (230th). They have 3.0 blocks per game (179th in the nation) and 6.0 steals per game (219th).
Pape N’Diaye leads Kansas State in scoring, averaging 18 ppg on 62.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 8 rebounds per game. Brandon Rechsteiner and Isaiah Abraham follow with 16 ppg each, with Rechsteiner shooting 35.3% from the field and Abraham shooting 85.7% from the field. Brandon Rechsteiner leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview
The Cal State Northridge Matadors have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 67-79 road loss against Wichita State and will face Grace and Troy next.
Offensively, they are averaging 67.0 points per game (ranking 267th in the nation), while allowing 79.0 points per game defensively (249th). They have a 88.5 offensive rating (ranking 289th) and a 104.4 defensive rating (216th). The Matadors are shooting 36.4% from the field (ranking 306th in the nation) and 23.8% from beyond the arc (299th), while grabbing 48.0 rebounds per game (50th in the nation) and averaging 9.0 assists per game (315th). They have 6.0 blocks per game (60th in the nation) and 1.0 steals per game (355th).
Mikah Ballew leads Cal State Northridge in scoring, averaging 17 ppg on 50% shooting from the field. Josiah Davis follows with 15 ppg on 33.3% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6 assists per game. Keziah Ekissi follows with 11 ppg on 80% shooting from the field. Brooklyn Hicks leads the team in rebounds with 9 per game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: November 6, 2026
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won six of its last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Cal State Northridge has lost three of its last four games.
- Kansas State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win
- Kansas State has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Kansas State’s last 19 Friday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Seven of Cal State Northridge’s last eight Friday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (8.0).
- Kansas State ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).
- Cal State Northridge ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (1.0).
- Cal State Northridge ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (75.0).
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 163.5
