Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • UC Irvine (22-10) is a Cal Irvine -11.5 point favorite vs Cal State Bakersfield (11-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (11-21) visit Dollar Loan Center to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters (22-10) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Henderson.

UC Irvine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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Cal State Bakersfield vs. UC Irvine Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cal State Bakersfield+11.5 -105O 127.5 -105+550
UC Irvine -11.5 -115U 127.5 -115-800

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this game with 72.7% confidence.

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Irvine Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UC Irvine will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Cal State Bakersfield and UC Irvine, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 46 games (+12.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+3.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)

Cal State Bakersfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Bakersfield has gone 14-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 9-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -18% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has gone 13-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -3.53% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI

Cal State Bakersfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 59.9 points per game (1,317 points/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 69.0

Cal State Bakersfield has made 3.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 42% (486/1,165) this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

Cal State Bakersfield has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (229 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (324 assists/ 264 TOs) this season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UC Irvine is shooting 38% from three (161/419) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 34%

UC Irvine is shooting 48% (628/1,317) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Irvine is shooting 48% (628/1,317) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

Cal State Bakersfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 5.9 steals per game (130 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 5.9 steals per game (290 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.1

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 7.1 steals per game (157 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Irvine has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (569 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

UC Irvine has averaged 6.6 steals per game (308 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.1

UC Irvine has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,189 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8


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