UC San Diego Tritons vs
CSU Bakersfield RoadrunnersPredictions & Preview

UC San Diego Favored to Dominate CSU Bakersfield in Anticipated Matchup on the Hardwood

The upcoming game between UC San Diego and CSU Bakersfield is anticipated to be an exciting matchup as both teams compete on the hardwood. UC San Diego comes in with momentum from a recent road win against UC Irvine, while CSU Bakersfield looks to bounce back from a loss against UC Riverside. Despite CSU Bakersfield holding a historical advantage in the series, UC San Diego dominated in their previous meeting this season. UC San Diego is favored to win by 12.5 points in the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tritons -950 | Roadrunners +600
• Spread: Tritons -12.5 (-110) | Roadrunners +12.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 90%.

UC San Diego vs CSU Bakersfield Stats

UC San Diego Tritons

UC San Diego continues to dominate on the court, securing their 18th win in the last 20 games and remaining tied for first in the Big West with a record of 20-4 overall. In their recent victory against UC Irvine, the Tritons displayed impressive offensive prowess by shooting 53.7% from the field and knocking down 16 three-pointers. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones led the team with 22 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Defensively, UC San Diego held UC Irvine to just 38.8% shooting and forced 18 turnovers. The Tritons excel in scoring offense, averaging 80.5 points per game, and rank 12th in scoring defense by allowing only 63 points per game. Tyler McGhie leads the team with an average of 16.8 points per game, supported by other key scorers such as Nordin Kapic, Hayden Gray, and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones. UC San Diego also shows strength in their shooting percentages, connecting on 46.4% of field goals, 35.7% of three-pointers, and 76.1% of free throws. Defensively, they limit opponents to 41.06% field goals and 35% three-pointers. Overall, UC San Diego maintains a solid power ranking of 1 and demonstrates strong performance both offensively and defensively.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Analysis

CSU Bakersfield suffered their fifth consecutive loss on the road against UC Riverside, dropping to 10-15 overall and eighth in the Big West with a 4-9 conference record. Despite leading by as many as 10 points in the first half, the Roadrunners were unable to maintain their advantage and ultimately fell short in the end, shooting 41.5% from the field and losing the rebounding battle. CJ Hardy led the team with 20 points and six rebounds in the loss. The Roadrunners are ranked 192nd in offense, scoring an average of 74.1 points per game, and 240th in defense, allowing 73.8 points per game. They have several players scoring in double figures, with Jemel Jones leading the team with 17.8 points per game. CSU Bakersfield is shooting 44.1% from the field as a team and ranks 11th in the nation in three-point percentage at 39.3%. They are also proficient at the free-throw line, converting 76.6% of their attempts. On defense, the Roadrunners allow opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line, but are better at defending the three-point shot, allowing 33.7%. The team averages 34.8 rebounds per game and 9.9 assists per game. Overall, CSU Bakersfield has a power ranking of 238 and is 10-15 (8-14-1 ATS) overall.

UC San Diego Poised for Victory Against Struggling CSU Bakersfield

UC San Diego has demonstrated impressive performance with 18 wins in 20 games and only two losses since mid-November. Despite a potential for complacency after a decisive victory over UC Irvine, the Tritons face a struggling CSU Bakersfield team that has lost five consecutive games. CSU Bakersfield's propensity for turnovers coupled with their upcoming matchup against UC San Diego, a team in top form, indicates a challenging game ahead for the Roadrunners. The previous meeting this season resulted in a 21-point victory for UC San Diego over CSU Bakersfield. While this upcoming game may be more competitive, it is advisable to support UC San Diego on the road to maintain their winning streak.

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