| MATCHUP | Cal Irvine Anteaters | CSU Northridge Matadors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-10 | 18-10 |
| Where | Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a UC Irvine vs CS Northridge prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 26th at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview
The UC Irvine Anteaters are 18-10 (11-5) this season after they lost to UC San Diego by a score of 71-69 in their last game. UC Irvine trailed 36-29 at halftime, but they did win the second half 40-35 in the close loss. The Anteaters shot 42% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jurian Dixon led UC Irvine with 22 points and four assists, while Andre Henry added 15 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, UC Irvine defeated Long Beach State by a score of 69-58 and Cal State Fullerton by a score of 86-65. The Anteaters have scored 77.0 points per game with 40.4 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.8 points against per game this season. Jurian Dixon is averaging 15.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Kyle Evans is averaging 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Anteaters. UC Irvine is shooting 46.3% from the field, 68.1% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season.
CS Northridge Matadors Betting Preview
The CS Northridge Matadors are 18-10 (11-5) this year after they defeated Long Beach State by a score of 78-76 in their last game. CS Northridge led 46-38 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-32 in the second half in the close win. The Matadors shot 48% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Josiah Davis led CS Northridge with 21 points and nine assists, while Joshua O’Garro added 13 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, CS Northridge defeated UCSB by a score of 85-83 and Hawaii by a score of 84-60. The Matadors have scored 82.0 points per game with 41.7 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.0 points against per game this season. Larry Hughes II is averaging 18.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Josiah Davis is averaging 14.8 points and 7.3 assists per game for the Matadors. CS Northridge is shooting 45.7% from the field, 65.3% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win
- Cal State Northridge has won 14 of its last 15 games at Premier America Credit Union Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win
- UC Irvine has won each of its last 10 games at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
- Cal State Northridge has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against the Big West Conference at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between UC Irvine and Cal State Northridge at Premier America Credit Union Arena have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Nine of UC Irvine’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Premier America Credit Union Arena have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
UC Irvine vs CS Northridge Prediction
CS Northridge comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they will be at home. The Matadors are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in four of their last five. UC Irvine has won two of their last three games, but they are just 1-2 in their last three road games. The Anteaters are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored fewer than 70 points in back to back games. These two teams play at two different paces, but I am going to back CS Northridge to stay hot at home.