The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-22, 2-16 Big West) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to stop a 13-game losing streak when they host the CSU Northridge Matadors (18-12, 11-7 Big West) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Icardo Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 165.5 points.
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CSU Northridge Cover -8.5 vs CSU Bakersfield -109
CSU Northridge vs. CSU Bakersfield betting lines
- CSU Northridge moneyline odds to win: -397
- CSU Bakersfield moneyline odds to win: +310
- Spread: CSU Northridge (-8.5)
- Total: 165.5
CSU Northridge statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- CSU Northridge has a better record against the spread at home (9-3-0) than it does in road games (5-9-0).
- The Matadors have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (58.3%) than road tilts (71.4%).
- CSU Northridge, as a moneyline favorite, has the same winning percentage when playing at home (6-2 record) and on the road (3-1 record).
Recent trends
- The Matadors’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, scoring 82.6 points per contest compared to the 81.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- The past 10 games have seen CSU Northridge concede 0.9 fewer points per game (78.3) than its season-long average (79.2).
- During their last 10 contests, the Matadors are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.6 compared to 7.1 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.1% compared to 33.1% season-long).
CSU Northridge betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 5-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
- O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 10-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-9 (Home: 4-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (165th in nation) | 42.2 (68th) | 36.8 (20th) | 31.9 (236th) | 17.0 (33rd) | 12.6 (317th) |
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CSU Bakersfield statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- CSU Bakersfield has performed better against the spread on the road (6-8-0) than at home (5-9-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Roadrunners games have finished over less frequently at home (six of 14, 42.9%) than away (nine of 14, 64.3%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Roadrunners have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-9) than away (2-12).
Recent trends
- The Roadrunners have played better offensively in their last 10 games, scoring 72.8 points per contest, 0.2 more than their season average of 72.6.
- In its past 10 games, CSU Bakersfield is ceding 88.4 points per contest, 7.2 more points than its season average (81.2).
- Over their past 10 games, the Roadrunners are making 4.3 treys per game, 0.5 fewer threes than their season average (4.8). They also have a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (26.7%) compared to their season average (28.7%).
CSU Bakersfield betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 10-14-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-21 (Home: 1-9; Away: 2-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 (328th in nation) | 46.5 (305th) | 31.1 (234th) | 33.4 (317th) | 10.8 (352nd) | 13.1 (337th) |
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