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CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Bren Events Center — Irvine, CA

Article updated Dec 4, 10:56 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Big West Conference play is set to begin on December 5, 2024, with the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners set to face off against the UC Irvine Anteaters at Bren Events

Game outlook

The Big West Conference play is set to begin on December 5, 2024, with the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners set to face off against the UC Irvine Anteaters at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. UC Irvine, aiming for its eighth straight victory over Cal State Bakersfield, is the betting favorite with the spread set at -16.5. History shows that UC Irvine has only covered the spread twice in their previous seven encounters with the Roadrunners, making the upcoming game an intriguing match-up. Stay updated on this Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine prediction to see who will come out on top.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Roadrunners +1,000 | Anteaters -2,100

Spread: Roadrunners +16.5 (-110) | Anteaters -16.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Irvine will win straight-up is 95%.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners recently suffered a defeat against Southern Utah, marking their third loss in four games. They struggled with shooting accuracy and allowed numerous free-throw attempts to their opponents. Junior guard Corey Stephenson led the team with 20 points, followed by junior G Jemel Jones with 14 points and four rebounds. The Roadrunners have a few key players contributing to their scoring, with an average points per possession rank of 255th in the nation. Their offensive and defensive statistics place them at a power ranking of 272, with strengths and weaknesses in various areas of their game. For more information and opportunities to enhance your sports betting experience, consider utilizing our sportsbook promo codes.

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UC Irvine Anteaters Analysis

The UC Irvine Anteaters remain undefeated in the 2024-25 season, recently beating Kennesaw State, Kent State, and Towson in the Western Slam tournament. While they did not cover the spread against Towson, their strong performance was led by senior guard Devin Tillis and senior center Bent Leuchten. The team boasts impressive statistics, scoring 105.8 points per 100 possessions and holding opponents to just 94.2 points. With a power ranking of 74, the Anteaters excel defensively, ranking 14th in the nation for allowing an average of 58.75 points per game. Offensively, they have a ranking of 215, scoring an average of 74.38 points per game. Overall, UC Irvine has a record of 8-0 and is a strong contender in college basketball.

UC Irvine's Strong Defense Key to Victory Against Cal State Bakersfield

UC Irvine exhibits a strong defensive performance, evident from their impressive ranking of 40th in the nation for 3-point percentage (28.4%) and 60th in 3-point rate (.346). In their upcoming match against Cal State Bakersfield, who struggle with their shooting percentages, the Anteaters are expected to continue their defensive prowess. While the Roadrunners excel in offensive rebound percentage, UC Irvine is predicted to dominate the boards in this matchup. Therefore, I recommend backing UC Irvine to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Roadrunners vs Anteaters archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Roadrunners vs Anteaters matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners+1,000 → +875Moved
  • Moneyline · UC Irvine Anteaters-2,100 → -1,550Moved
  • Spread · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners+16.5 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UC Irvine Anteaters-16.5 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 135 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 135 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
8-24 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UC Irvine Anteaters
23-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T03:56:15.446Z). 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

  • 2024-02-17CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 71 · UC Irvine Anteaters 77
  • 2023-12-30UC Irvine Anteaters 75 · CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 56
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UC Irvine Anteaters defeated CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 82-66

UC Irvine Anteaters defeated CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 82-66 on December 5, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. UC Irvine Anteaters' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners +15 (-110) spread, UC Irvine Anteaters covered, while the 148 combined points finished over the recorded total of 135.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · UC Irvine Anteaters -1,600Win
  • JwSpread · UC Irvine Anteaters -16 (-110)Push