Cal State Fullerton Titans vs CSUN Matadors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
The Titans and Matadors are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Matadors will host the game at Premier America Credit Union in Northridge, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and CSUN is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Cal State Fullerton.
CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS CSUN MATADORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +15.5
This game will be played at Premier America Credit Union at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Matadors.
- Even though we have CSUN winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Cal State Fullerton Win on the Road?
Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games
Cal State Fullerton fell to 4-17 on the season after an 82-57 loss to Hawaii on Saturday. The Titans were +11.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 142.5.
Fullerton trailed 37-20 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 45.
Cal State Fullerton managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 36.5% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 57.7% of their attempts.
Harry Rouhliadeff and Tom Beattie each contributed 14 points, with Beattie adding 5 assists. Donovan Oday also chipped in 13 points, making his only three-point attempt.
Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 82 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 29 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 20 for 38 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, the Titans’ defense saw the opposition hit 9 of 27 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. Cal State Fullerton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.
Will the Matadors Win at Home?
CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games
CSUN improved to 13-7 this season with an 88-62 win over the Roadrunners on Saturday. Playing at home, the Matadors entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
CSUN dominated the first half, leading 44-22 at the break. They matched that offensive output in the 2nd half, scoring another 44 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points ended just under the 150.5 O/U line.
CSUN put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, and they hit 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25 from the line.
Keonte Jones led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. The Matadors dished out 20 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the win.
CSUN’s defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field on 31/61 attempts. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 7 of 15 threes, shooting 46%. CSUN also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 76%. CSUN gave up 11 offensive rebounds.