| MATCHUP | North Dakota State Bison | CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-3 | 4-6 |
| Where | Icardo Center, Bakersfield, CA | |
| When | Thursday, December 11, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a North Dakota State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 11th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have a 4-6 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the Big West. They have a 3-0 home record and are coming off a 109-84 away loss against UC Santa Barbara. Their previous three games were a loss against Cal State Northridge by 87-66, a win against Fresno State by 76-71 and a loss against Fresno State by 89-59.
Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield average 72.8 points per game, while allowing 80.7 points per game defensively. The Roadrunners shoot with 42% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 5.4 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively. D. Smith leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 37.3% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line.
North Dakota State Bison Preview
North Dakota State Bison have a 7-3 record this season and are sitting on the 1st place of the Summit League. They have a 1-3 away record and are coming off a 69-68 home win against Northern Arizona. Their previous three games were a win against Montana by 81-72, a loss against Arkansas State by 85-80 and a win against Jacksonville State by 56-43.
Offensively, North Dakota State average 79.4 points per game, while allowing 67.3 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 9.4 steals per game defensively. M. Strickland leads North Dakota State in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points per game, while shooting with 63.5% from the field and 58.5% from the free throw line.
North Dakota State Bison @ Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Trends: December 11, 2025
Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win
- Cal State Bakersfield has won each of its last four home games.
- Cal State Bakersfield has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at Icardo Center.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- North Dakota State has won each of its last six night games.
- Cal State Bakersfield has lost seven of its last eight night games.
- Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cal State Bakersfield’s last five games against the Summit League have produced a total of 151+ points.
- Five of North Dakota State’s last six night games have produced a total of 149+ points.
North Dakota State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction
In this North Dakota State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction, North Dakota State is coming as -5.5 road favorites. North Dakota State has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record and are better against the spread, with a 5-3 record compared to Bakersfield’s 3-6. North Dakota State is 7-1 in its last 8 games, while Bakersfield is 1-3 in its last 4 and 1-5 against the spread in its last 6. North Dakota State has been superior defensively, allowing 13.4 points per game less than Bakersfield and I expect them to get the job done on the road today. Take North Dakota State and lay the points.