California Baptist Lancers vs Fresno State Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our California Baptist vs Fresno State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fresno.

California Baptist vs Fresno State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lancers and Bulldogs face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. California Baptist comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152 points.

California Baptist vs. Fresno State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: California Baptist Lancers at Fresno State Bulldogs
Where: Fresno at Save Mart Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds CABAP -2.5, CABAP -164 | FREST +136 O/U 152

Lancers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for California Baptist?

California Baptist fell to 5-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to Middle Tennessee on Monday. The Lancers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, falling short of the 148-point over/under line.

After trailing 25-23 at halftime, California Baptist allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

California Baptist struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they finished with 7 assists as a team.

Camryn Weston led the way with 30 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 50% from deep. Dominique Daniels Jr. added 20 points, but shot just 31.8% from the field and 14.3% from three.

Lancers Team Defense

California Baptist gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Lancers' defense conceded 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 68%. California Baptist allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up at Home?

Fresno State improved to 4-7 on the season with a 73-65 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game ended at 138, well below the O/U line of 153.5.

Fresno State turned things around in the second half, outscoring San Diego 41-28 after trailing 37-32 at halftime.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts for a 17.6% rate, while their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%.

Inside the arc, the Bulldogs connected on 52.3% of their shots, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jalen Weaver led the way with 19 points, while Alex Crawford added 18, shooting 8 of 9 from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Fresno State held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. Fresno State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Lancers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, California Baptist has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Fresno State has a 0-3 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 86. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
In their last five contests as the favorite, California Baptist has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.