CSU Northridge Matadors vs UC Davis Aggies Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, January 11, the Cal State Northridge Matadors will face off against the UC Davis Aggies in a highly anticipated Big West Conference matchup. The game will take
Game outlook
On Thursday, January 11, the Cal State Northridge Matadors will face off against the UC Davis Aggies in a highly anticipated Big West Conference matchup. The game will take place at University Credit Union Center in Davis, California. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Aggies aiming for their sixth consecutive victory over the Matadors. UC Davis is currently favored to win with a line opening at -3.5 and currently at -4.5. Additionally, the total points for the game is set at 148.0.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Matadors +165 | Aggies -195
Spread: Matadors +4.5 (-110) | Aggies -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Davis will win straight-up is 66%.
CSU Northridge Matadors
The Cal State Northridge Matadors have had a successful start to their conference play, with recent road wins against Cal Poly and Long Beach State, as well as a home victory against Hawaii. In their game against Hawaii, the Matadors outscored their opponents in the second half and had a strong shooting performance, making 46.2% of their field goals and 25-for-30 from the foul line. Key players in the game included senior guard De'Sean Allen-Eikens with 20 points and senior G Gianni Hunt with 16 points and six rebounds. Currently, CSUN is ranked 136 in the NCAA NET Rankings and 172 in the KenPom rankings. They score an average of 102.1 points per 100 possessions and allow 103.0 points in return. Additionally, CSUN is known for making the fifth-most 2-pointers per game in the country. Their season record stands at 12-3 (12-1 ATS). In terms of offensive performance, the Matadors have a field goal percentage of 47.87%, free throw percentage of 67.21%, and three-point percentage of 31.67%. They average 43.79 rebounds per game, 14.50 offensive assists, and 15.21 turnovers. Defensively, CSUN allows a field goal percentage of 38.64%, free throw percentage of 70.70%, and three-point percentage of 27.96%. They average 31.36 defensive rebounds and have 13.07 defensive assists and 14.43 turnovers per game.