| MATCHUP | CSU Northridge Matadors | UC Davis Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-6 | 7-5 |
| Spread | +4.5 -118 | -4.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-110) | Under 163.5 (-110) |
| Where | University Credit Union Center, Davis, CA | |
| When | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UC Davis Aggies Preview
UC Davis Aggies have a 7-5 record this season and are sitting in the 8th place of the Big West Conference. They have a 5-1 home record and are coming off a 108-52 home win against Pacific Union. Their previous three games were a 93-83 away win against Idaho State, a 79-78 home loss against Seattle, and a 104-62 away loss against Oregon.
Offensively, UC Davis averages 79.8 points per game, while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively. The Aggies shoot with 48% from the field and grab 33.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.0 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.
Nils Cooper leads UC Davis in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game, while shooting with 59.2% from the field and 72.5% from the free throw line. Niko Rocak leads the team in rebounds with 5.3 per game, while Brayden Fagbemi adds a team-high 4.2 assists per game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview
Cal State Northridge Matadors have an 8-6 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the Big West Conference. They have a 2-4 away record and are coming off an 88-80 away loss against Stanford. Their previous three games were a 100-88 home win against Sacramento State, an 88-53 home win against La Sierra, and an 88-66 away win against Delaware.
Offensively, Cal State Northridge averages 80.6 points per game, while allowing 78.4 points per game defensively. The Matadors shoot with 44% from the field and grab 41.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Larry Hughes II leads Cal State Northridge in scoring, with an average of 18.9 points per game, while shooting with 46.8% from the field and 84.8% from the free throw line. Joshua O’Garro leads the team in rebounds with 9.4 per game, while Josiah Davis adds a team-high 6.1 assists per game.
Cal State Northridge Matadors @ UC Davis Aggies Betting Trends: January 1, 2026
Why the UC Davis Aggies will win
- UC Davis has won each of its last nine Thursday games against Cal State Northridge.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last seven games between Cal State Northridge and UC Davis.
Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win
- UC Davis has lost each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
- Cal State Northridge has won each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
- Cal State Northridge has won the first half in each of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UC Davis’ last 27 games at University Credit Union Center have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Cal State Northridge’s last 13 road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
Cal State Northridge vs UC Davis Prediction
In this Cal State Northridge vs UC Davis Prediction, UC Davis is coming as -4,5 home favorites. Both teams have similar overall record but UC Davis has been almost perfect at home, while Cal State Northridge has been struggling on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 2-0 and 4-1 in their last two and five games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both have been involved in some higher-scoring games lately, as they are a perfect 8-0 to the over in their last 8 games combined and they score almost 160 points per game combined this season. Take the over 165 points in this one.