Idaho vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction 12/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Idaho Vandals and Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Icardo Center. Here’s a Idaho vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction. This article will include a Idaho vs CSU Bakersfield Pick.

Idaho Vandals Betting Preview

The Idaho Vandals recently lost to Notre Dame, beat Cal Poly, and they play Eastern Washington next. Idaho has won 6 of its last 8 games.

The Idaho Vandals are averaging 82.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 86.4 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 18 points and 1 rebound, while Jackson Rasmussen is averaging 14.8 points and 1.5 assists. Kolten Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Biko Johnson is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Idaho Vandals are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho Vandals are allowing 2.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners lost to North Dakota State and Pepperdine, and they play UC Irvine next. Cal State Bakersfield has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are averaging 79.8 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 85.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Dailin Smith is averaging 16 points and 2.8 rebounds, while CJ Hardy is averaging 14.2 points and 4.6 rebounds. Ronald Jessamy is the third double-digit scorer and AJ George is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win

• Cal State Bakersfield has won each of its last seven day games at Icardo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Idaho has lost six of its last seven road games after coming off overtime.
• Idaho has lost the first half in each of its last four games at Icardo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Cal State Bakersfield has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Idaho has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Idaho has won the first half in five of its last six day games.

Total Points Facts

• Fifteen of Cal State Bakersfield’s last 16 games against the Big Sky Conference Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Idaho’s last 14 day games against the Big West Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (27.6%).
• Cal State Bakersfield ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
• Idaho ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).
• Idaho ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.6%).

Idaho vs CSU Bakersfield Prediction

Idaho is probably the better team, but that’s really not saying much. Idaho is also a team that lost winnable games to San Diego and Sam Houston. Idaho has these games where it can throw out a real stinker. CSU Bakersfield doesn’t cover numbers and hasn’t played much defense, but it does have a win over Fresno State as a double-digit underdog. The bottom line is neither of these teams are worth writing home about. If going to get involved, I want the points. It’s CSU Bakersfield or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: CSU Bakersfield +4.5