Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs California Baptist Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Betting on today’s Thunderbirds and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and California Baptist is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Southern Utah.

SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds +11.5

This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Thunderbirds.
• Not only will Southern Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Thunderbirds Lock in a Win at Riverside?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games

Southern Utah fell to 6-13 on the season after a 75-58 road loss to Tarleton State on Saturday. The Thunderbirds entered the game as +6 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, slightly exceeding the O/U line of 130.5.

Southern Utah trailed 37-23 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 38.

Southern Utah managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, making only 2 of 7 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.2%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 20 for 24 from the line.

Jamir Simpson led the way with 24 points, hitting 2 of 2 from deep and shooting 53.3% overall. Bubu Benjamin added 18 points, shooting 57.1% from the field, while Izzy Miles was 6 of 8, finishing with 15 points.

Southern Utah’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 56% shooting. The Thunderbirds allowed 28 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 68% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Southern Utah held their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 10 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 80%. The Thunderbirds gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Can the Lancers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

California Baptist Lancers Recent Game/Games

California Baptist improved to 11-10 on the season with a dominant 83-60 win over Abilene Christian on Thursday. The Lancers, who were -7.5 favorites, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 143 exceeded the over/under line of 137.5.

CBU jumped out to a 43-26 lead by halftime and kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 40 points while allowing 34.

California Baptist put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 51.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 61.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes.

At the free-throw line, the Lancers were efficient, knocking down 17 of 20 attempts for 85%. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 21 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 75% from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts. Bradyn Hubbard added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while AJ Braun contributed 13 points, missing just one shot.

Even with California Baptist giving up 60 points, they allowed their opponents to shoot 51% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts (21/34). From beyond the arc, the Lancers’ defense saw 8 of 22 threes go in, a 36% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, California Baptist’s opponents made 17 of 20 attempts, hitting 85%. The Lancers also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.