Long Beach State Beach vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beach and Titans. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Titans at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and Cal State Fullerton is favored by -5.5 vs. Long Beach State in a Big West conference matchup.
LONG BEACH STATE BEACH VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -5.5
This game will be played at Titan Gym at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Titans.
- Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Long Beach State Make it Happen on the Road?
Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games
Long Beach State dropped to 0-8 on the season after an 82-66 loss to San Jose State on Wednesday. The Beach were +6 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 38-36 at halftime, Long Beach State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 44. The combined score of 148 points went over the O/U line of 132.5.
Long Beach State’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they made 12 of 18 free throws, good for 66.7%.
Donavan Yap led the way with 18 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. Kam Martin and Josh Uduje each added 17 points, with Martin dishing out 7 assists. The Beach grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.
Long Beach State gave up 82 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts (18/36). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%.
The Beach sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 66%. Long Beach State also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Cal State Fullerton Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games
Cal State Fullerton’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-6 after a 64-55 loss to Pacific on Saturday. The Titans were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 119, well below the O/U line of 138.5.
The Titans trailed 29-23 at halftime and were unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 35. Their inability to make a significant push after the break contributed to their latest loss.
Cal State Fullerton struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 36.8%. They shot 36.6% from two-point range and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 16 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Titans connected on 61.9%, making 13 of 21 attempts.
Elijah Fisher and Lamar Washington each contributed 17 points, with Washington shooting 62.5% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range. Fisher, on the other hand, shot 35.7% overall and 20% from deep. Washington also added 7 assists, while the team as a whole recorded 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.
Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Titans allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, as the opposing team made 16 of 27 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Titans held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws, a 70% rate. Cal State Fullerton allowed 9 offensive rebounds.