CS Bakersfield vs Florida Gulf Coast Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will be on the road Friday with a game in Fort Myers, FL against Florida Gulf Coast. The Roadrunners are playing well this season with three wins through four games played on a three-game winning streak following an 18 point victory against Fresno State in their last game. Offensively Cal State Bakersfield has rolled this season averaging 88.8 points on 50.4% shooting. Defensively the Roadrunners have been top tier allowing just 69 points per game after giving up just 56 against Fresno State. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Jemel Jones leads Cal State Bakersfield this season averaging 19.8 points and 2.8 assists per game. Corey Stephenson is second on the team averaging 17 points and leads the way pulling in 6.5 rebounds per game. CJ Hardy averages 10.5 points and Marvin McGee III s the fourth player on the roster in double digits averaging 10.3 points per game.

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles return home Friday struggling immensely this season, winless through four games following a narrow 2-point Rd. loss against Drake. Offensively Florida Gulf Coast has been horrendous averaging 60.3 points on 42.7% shooting. Defensively the Eagles have been mediocre allowing 69.3 points for game through the first four games of the year.

Offensively Florida Gulf Coast was solid in their last game scoring 61 points on 53.1% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Eagles had issues giving up 63 points on 44.4% shooting from the floor. Florida Gulf Coast also lost the rebounding battle by 5 and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Keeshawn Kellman leads the Florida Gulf Coast offense this season averaging 13.8 points and seven rebounds per game. Zavian McLean is second on the team averaging 10 points as the only other player on the roster averaging double digits.

Cal State Bakersfield is the better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Friday. Look for the Roadrunners to dominate a lackluster Eagles team resulting in another win. Take Cal State Bakersfield Friday night to extend their winning streak as they get the win and cover down South in Florida. Final Score Prediction, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners win and cover 74-66.