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CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St. Bison prediction: Score forecast and betting outlook

Game time: November 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Scheels Center — Fargo, ND

Article updated Nov 14, 11:11 PM EST

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

North Dakota State will edge CSU Bakersfield 79-78 in our forecast for Nov. 15. The Bison’s unbeaten home record and Max Iversen’s recent shooting give them a slight advantage in this rematch, although the Roadrunners won the first meeting by 11. Neither North Dakota State -3.5 (-110) nor the total of 154.5 (-110) offers a convincing wager. The official recommendation is Pass.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St. Bison prediction and best bet

North Dakota State is the pick to win, with low confidence and no official wager. Its 2-0 home record supplies a modest reason to expect a reversal, but CSU Bakersfield’s earlier victory carries more weight than a routine early-season result: these teams have already tested each other.

The distinction between winning and covering matters here. A narrow Bison victory fits the home results and recent offensive contributions, while their 11-point defeat in the first meeting argues against trusting them to separate. Taking the Roadrunners’ points is tempting, but that cushion alone is not enough to justify a bet at -110.

Odds, game time and how to watch

Game: CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners at North Dakota St. Bison, Nov. 15, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota. This is a 2026-27 men’s college basketball matchup.

Records: CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 2-0; North Dakota St. Bison 1-3.

SportsJaw odds: CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners +3.5 (-110); North Dakota St. Bison -3.5 (-110). Moneyline: CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners +172; North Dakota St. Bison -214. Total: Over 154.5 (-110); Under 154.5 (-110).

SportsJaw total: Over 154.5 (-110); Under 154.5 (-110).

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SportsJaw moneyline: CSU Bakersfield +172; North Dakota State -214.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners outlook

CSU Bakersfield enters after beating Western Illinois 91-83, with Kjay Bradley Jr. scoring 25 points. The Associated Press reports that result alongside the Roadrunners’ unbeaten record. Bradley’s contribution gives this preview a second notable scoring performance to consider beyond Jaden Alexander’s first meeting against the Bison.

Alexander scored 41 points in CSU Bakersfield’s 91-80 victory over North Dakota State on Nov. 8. That is the clearest argument for picking the visitors outright. It also creates a forecasting question: how much of that margin should carry into the rematch when such a large share of the scoring came from one player?

The Roadrunners deserve credit for the win without assuming Alexander repeats that output. Bradley’s latest performance strengthens the case that CSU Bakersfield can remain competitive through a different scoring distribution.

North Dakota St. Bison outlook

North Dakota State’s Nov. 13 win over Illinois State featured several useful contributions. According to the school’s recap, Iversen scored 27 points with five rebounds and four assists, then delivered the deciding floater with 2.9 seconds remaining in overtime. The Bison won 82-81.

Iversen made six of his 12 three-point attempts, while North Dakota State finished 14-for-28 from beyond the arc. Karl Poom supplied 17 points and seven rebounds, and the team collected 15 offensive rebounds. Those performances suggest multiple routes to offense, although repeating 50% three-point shooting is a demanding expectation.

The Associated Press lists the Bison at 31.4 rebounds per game, led by Kaden Tate’s 6.2. Their offensive rebounding against Illinois State is encouraging, but one game against a different opponent is insufficient to predict control of the boards here.

Key matchup factors

The main tension is between CSU Bakersfield’s direct success in this pairing and North Dakota State’s home results. The first meeting favors the Roadrunners; the Bison’s two home wins support a reversal. Neither sample warrants treating the outcome as settled.

Two outside analysts also favor North Dakota State, with qualifications. Mako Bets leans toward the Bison because of home court and its view that CSU Bakersfield’s interior-oriented offense is less suited to exploiting North Dakota State’s perimeter vulnerability. That is Mako’s matchup assessment, not an independently verified conclusion about how this game will unfold.

Probable Stats projects North Dakota State to win 79-78 with a 53% win probability. Its narrow margin supports caution about the favorite’s spread. Agreement on the winner is useful context, but these opinions do not establish a betting advantage or a SportsJaw community consensus.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St. Bison spread prediction

Spread recommendation: Pass on CSU Bakersfield +3.5 (-110) and North Dakota State -3.5 (-110). Our one-point forecast points toward the Roadrunners against the spread, but the margin is too uncertain to make that an official play.

North Dakota State needs a victory by at least four points to cover. CSU Bakersfield’s earlier win makes laying that number uncomfortable, while Alexander’s exceptional contribution makes simply carrying the first result forward equally risky. The underdog is the more appealing side to consider, without a demonstrated edge at this price.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St. Bison total prediction

Total recommendation: Pass on Over 154.5 (-110) and Under 154.5 (-110). The first meeting produced 171 points, and CSU Bakersfield’s latest game finished with 174. Those results make an Over plausible.

However, North Dakota State’s 82 points against Illinois State included overtime, and its 14 made threes came on 50% shooting. Treating that final score as regulation production would exaggerate the scoring case. Our projected 157 points sits only 2.5 above the supplied total, leaving too little room for shooting variation to warrant an Over bet.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St. Bison Projected Score & Betting Picks

Game forecast: North Dakota State 79, CSU Bakersfield 78. Home results and Iversen’s recent performance narrowly favor the Bison. CSU Bakersfield’s unbeaten start and decisive first-meeting victory are the strongest counterarguments, keeping confidence low.

The forecast anticipates a competitive rematch, but neither its small projected margin nor its modest lean above the total merits an actionable recommendation. Both markets are passes. Official SportsJaw betting lean: Pass.

SportsJawGame Predictions
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Roadrunners78

Bison79

Projected winner North Dakota St. BisonConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Pass on CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners +3.5 (-110) and North Dakota St. Bison -3.5 (-110)

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Pass on Over 154.5 (-110) and Under 154.5 (-110)

Sources

  • ABC News / Associated PressBradley leads CSU Bakersfield against North Dakota State after 25-point game
  • NDSUPrevious-game context: Iversen Lifts Bison to Overtime Win vs. Illinois State, 82-81
  • Mako BetsCSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota St Bison Prediction, Odds & Pick – Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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SportsJaw Roadrunners vs Bison game preview analysis and predictions incorporate current odds, injury reports, team statistics and market data. Information is updated regularly, but lines and player availability can change. Please confirm current information before wagering. View history of past Roadrunners vs Bison matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners+156 → +172Moved
  • Moneyline · North Dakota St. Bison-525 → -214Moved
  • Spread · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners+3 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · North Dakota St. Bison-3 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over157 (-105) → 154.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157 (-115) → 154.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
2-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 9-1-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
North Dakota St. Bison
1-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2026-11-15T04:11:15.363Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2026-11-08North Dakota St. Bison 80 · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 91
  • 2025-12-11North Dakota St. Bison 80 · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 69
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