Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Riverside vs CSUN NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Northridge.
UC Riverside vs CSUN Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Matadors. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Matadors at Premier America Credit Union in Northridge, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big West conference game currently have CSUN as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.
UC Riverside vs. CSUN Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UC Riverside Highlanders at CSUN Matadors
- Where: Northridge at Premier America Credit Union
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds CSUNR -5.5, UCRVS +185 | CSUNR -230 O/U 150.5
Highlanders Preview: Does UC Riverside Stand a Chance on the Road?
UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game
UC Riverside fell to 3-4 on the season after an 80-68 road loss to Idaho on Saturday. The Highlanders entered the game as -3.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 142.
Riverside found themselves in a 39-27 hole at halftime. They scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed Idaho to match that total, preventing a comeback.
Highlanders Offense Breakdown
UC Riverside put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, thanks in part to hitting 42.9% from three-point range, going 9-for-21 from deep. They also connected on 75% of their free throws, making 9 of 12 attempts.
Kristian Gonzalez led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. Kolton Mitchell added 16 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from beyond the arc. The Highlanders grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.
Highlanders Team Defense
UC Riverside's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, including a strong 68% on two-point attempts (15/22).
From beyond the arc, the Highlanders allowed 13 threes on 37 attempts (35%) and sent their opponents to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws (78%).
Matadors Preview: Are the Matadors Ready for a Home Win?
CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games
CSUN improved to 5-2 on the season with a 72-69 win over Montana State on Saturday. The Matadors were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and covered the spread with the win.
CSUN trailed 36-35 at halftime but held the Bobcats to 28 points in the second half while scoring 29 of their own. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Matadors Offense Breakdown
CSUN's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 52.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes (7/23). At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1% (11/18).
Max Agbonkpolo and Marcus Adams Jr. each scored 21 points, with Adams hitting 5 of 9 threes (55.6%). Tyler Patterson added 12 points, making 4 of 8 from deep. CSUN finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 16 assists, with Keonte Jones contributing 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
Matadors Team Defense
CSUN's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 46% from two-point range, where they went 13/28.
From beyond the arc, CSUN allowed 10 threes on 33 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws (68%). CSUN gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Highlanders vs Matadors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although UC Riverside has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, CSUN has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 78 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Highlanders have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. UC Riverside posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Matadors have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
UC Riverside vs CSUN Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: CSUN -5.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.