Cal State Northridge vs Stanford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 18

Stanford head coach Kyle Smith during an NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • Stanford is a -6.5 point favorite vs Cal State Northridge
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Cal State Northridge / Stanford TV channel: ESPN2

The Cal State Northridge Matadors visit Maples Pavilion to take on the Stanford Cardinal on Mar. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EDT in .

Stanford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Cal State Northridge vs. Stanford Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Cal State Northridge vs. Stanford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cal State Northridge+6.5 -110O 154.5 -105+225
Stanford -6.5 -110U 154.5 -115-285

Cal State Northridge vs Stanford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Stanford will win this college basketball game with 75.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cal State Northridge vs Stanford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cal State Northridge will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 24 games (+2.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 27 games (+5.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)

Cal State Northridge Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Northridge has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -11.23% ROI).

  • 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 4.45% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.81% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -10.64% ROI

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI).

  • 21-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.47% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -12.98% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 4.12% ROI

Cal State Northridge Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge is shooting 70% from the free throw line (984/1,411) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 74%

Cal State Northridge made 4.9 three-pointers per game last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cal State Northridge averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (441 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Cal State Northridge averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (441 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford is shooting 80% from the free throw line (284/356) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75%

Stanford had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (105 assists/ 67 TOs) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Stanford has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,707 points/1,459 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Cal State Northridge Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Northridge has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cal State Northridge has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,647 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Stanford forced 10.9 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/11 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (87/261) last season — 4th highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Stanford allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (828 points/725 shots) last season — 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17


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