The CSU Northridge Matadors (18-10, 11-5 Big West) are favored (-1.5) to build on a seven-game winning streak when they host the UC Irvine Anteaters (18-10, 11-5 Big West) at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Premier America Credit Union Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total is set at 154.5 for the matchup.
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CSU Northridge Cover -1.5 vs UC Irvine -107
CSU Northridge vs. UC Irvine betting lines
- CSU Northridge moneyline odds to win: -126
- UC Irvine moneyline odds to win: +104
- Spread: CSU Northridge (-1.5)
- Total: 154.5
CSU Northridge statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, CSU Northridge sports a better record against the spread (9-2-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-8-0).
- The Matadors have exceeded the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 11 home matchups (63.6%). On the road, they have hit the over in nine of 13 games (69.2%).
- CSU Northridge has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 6-1 (.857). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 3-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Matadors have been racking up 83.9 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 82.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- The past 10 games have seen CSU Northridge concede 0.4 fewer points per game (78.6) than its season-long average (79.0).
- Over their last 10 outings, the Matadors are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.9 compared to 7.3 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (36.3% compared to 33.8% season-long).
CSU Northridge betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 9-2-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
- O-U-P: 16-10-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-9 (Home: 4-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (152nd in nation) | 42.0 (66th) | 36.8 (21st) | 31.8 (230th) | 17.3 (27th) | 12.6 (314th) |
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UC Irvine statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, UC Irvine is 4-7-0 at home against the spread (.364 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-5-0 ATS (.545).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Anteaters’ games have finished above the over/under at home (27.3%, three of 11) compared to away (45.5%, five of 11).
Recent trends
- The Anteaters are averaging 75.4 points per game over their last 10 games, which is 1.6 fewer points than their average for the season (77.0).
- UC Irvine is allowing 69.5 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 67.8 points allowed.
- The Anteaters are draining 0.3 fewer threes per contest over their last 10 games (5.5) compared to their season average (5.8), and they are producing a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32.4%) compared to their season mark (33.9%).
UC Irvine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-16-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-7 (Home: 7-4; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (119th in nation) | 37.8 (third) | 37.5 (13th) | 33.3 (311th) | 16.2 (53rd) | 12.1 (283rd) |
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