UC Irvine vs Cal State Northridge Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

On Thursday, the UC Irvine Anteaters (13-2) face off against the Cal State Northridge Matadors (11-4) at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, California. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Cal State Northridge comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their impressive 73-61 victory over UC Davis, the Matadors saw a standout performance from Marcus Adams Jr., who scored a remarkable 28 points. This season, Adams Jr. has been a key player for Cal State Northridge, leading the team in points with an average of 15.5 per game. Trailing just behind him is Keonte Jones, who has consistently contributed on the scoreboard, averaging 14.2 points this season. Jones has also been a dominant force in rebounding, securing an average of 9.1 rebounds per game, the highest on the team. Additionally, he has proven to be a vital playmaker, leading the Matadors in assists with an average of 4.1 per game. In the last five games, Cal State Northridge has maintained a strong offensive presence, averaging 81 points per game, which has positioned them in a tie for second place in the Big West Conference standings. The Matadors are eager to extend their winning streak to five games as they prepare to face off against UC Irvine on the road. Throughout this season, their overall scoring average stands at an impressive 81.7 points per game, showcasing their offensive prowess.

UC Irvine enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a commanding 81-57 victory over UC Riverside, Justin Hohn stood out for the Anteaters by contributing 17 points. This season, Bent Leuchten has been a pivotal player for UC Irvine, leading the team in scoring with an average of 15.1 points per game. Devin Tillis is not far behind, holding the position of the team's second-highest scorer with an average of 13.7 points per game. Furthermore, Bent Leuchten also dominates the boards for the Anteaters, averaging 8.4 rebounds per game. The team’s playmaker, Justin Hohn, is at the forefront in the assists category, delivering an average of 3.4 assists each game. Over their last five games, UC Irvine's offensive prowess is evident, with an impressive scoring average of 79.2 points. As they prepare to take on Northridge and aim to maintain their perfect record in conference matchups, the Anteaters boast an overall season scoring average of 75.2 points per game.

UC Irvine aims to continue its perfect record in conference matchups, but they will be challenged by an away game against Cal State Northridge. The Matadors are trailing the Anteaters by only half a game in the race for first place in the Big West Conference standings. Both teams are eager to put their best performance forward in this crucial clash. Cal State Northridge has been strong at home, winning four of their last five games, while UC Irvine has also proven formidable on the road, securing victories in six of their last eight away games. Final Score Prediction, UC Irvine Anteaters win and cover, 76-72.