CSU Northridge vs. UC Davis betting: College basketball preview for February 22

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The CSU Northridge Matadors (19-7, 11-4 Big West) are favored (-4.5) to extend a six-game win streak when they visit the UC Davis Aggies (15-12, 9-7 Big West) at 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at University Credit Union Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5.

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CSU Northridge Cover -4.5 vs UC Davis -108

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CSU Northridge vs. UC Davis betting lines

  • CSU Northridge moneyline odds to win: -190
  • UC Davis moneyline odds to win: +157
  • Spread: CSU Northridge (-4.5)
  • Total: 144.5

CSU Northridge statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, CSU Northridge has performed worse at home, covering four times in eight home games, and eight times in 14 road games.
  • The Matadors have eclipsed the total in two of eight home games (25%). They’ve fared better in road games, topping the total in 10 of 14 matchups (71.4%).
  • In home games, CSU Northridge has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 6-1 (.857). On the road, it is 5-2 (.714) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Matadors have been putting up 81.5 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 81.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • CSU Northridge has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 74.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.5 it has surrendered this season.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Matadors are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7 compared to 6.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (36.1% compared to 34.6% season-long).

CSU Northridge betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 10-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 5-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 4-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (84th in nation) 40.1 (24th) 36.9 (13th) 27.8 (24th) 17 (16th) 13.4 (336th)

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UC Davis statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, UC Davis has had better results away (9-6-0) than at home (4-5-0).
  • Aggies games have gone above the over/under more often at home (four times out of nine) than away (six of 15) this year.
  • The Aggies’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is 1.000 (1-0), and on the road it is .273 (3-8).

Recent trends

  • The Aggies have fared worse offensively in their last 10 games, scoring 66 points per contest, 2.6 fewer points their than season average of 68.6.
  • While UC Davis is ceding 69 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 65.7 points per contest.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Aggies are making 5.9 threes per contest, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (6.2). They sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.1%) compared to their season average (32.2%).

UC Davis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 5-3; Away: 4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.7 (329th in nation) 41.5 (56th) 30.6 (273rd) 33 (288th) 11.1 (342nd) 13 (321st)
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