Portland State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Cal State Bakersfield is a -3.5 point favorite vs Portland State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Portland State / Cal State Bakersfield TV channel: ESPN+

The Portland State Vikings visit Icardo Center to take on the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Bakersfield, CA.

Cal State Bakersfield is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Portland State vs. Cal State Bakersfield Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Portland State vs. Cal State Bakersfield Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland State+3.5 -105O 144.5 -105+145
Cal State Bakersfield -3.5 -115U 144.5 -115-175

Portland State vs Cal State Bakersfield Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Portland State will win this college basketball game with 52.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Portland State vs Cal State Bakersfield Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cal State Bakersfield will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Portland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+5.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Cal State Bakersfield have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)

Portland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland State has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -16.85% ROI
  • 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
  • 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI

Cal State Bakersfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Bakersfield has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -13.64% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -8.41% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Portland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State has averaged 17.1 assists per game (188 assists/11 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 14.6

Portland State is shooting 63% from the free throw line (150/238) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Portland State has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (440 rebounds/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Portland State has 21.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Cal State Bakersfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield is shooting 41% from three (83/202) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (148 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Cal State Bakersfield has 148 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big West Teams

Cal State Bakersfield made 4.6 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Portland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland State averaged 7.1 steals per game (207 steals/29 games) last season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Portland State stole the ball 207 times last season — 3rd most among Big Sky Teams

Portland State averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (704 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Portland State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (91 steals/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Cal State Bakersfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Bakersfield averaged 6.8 steals per game (197 steals/29 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Cal State Bakersfield has averaged 6.3 steals per game (76 steals/12 games) this season — 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cal State Bakersfield averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (631 rebounds/29 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Bakersfield stole the ball 197 times last season — tied for 5th fewest among Big West Teams


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