Who's Playing

Cal State Fullerton @ Cal State Bakersfield

Current Records: Cal State Fullerton 6-5; Cal State Bakersfield 5-4

What to Know

Get ready for a Big West battle as the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and the Cal State Fullerton Titans will face off at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday at Icardo Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Cal State Fullerton winning the first 90-84 and Cal State Bakersfield taking the second 83-73.

The Roadrunners ultimately received the gift of a 61-57 win from a begrudging Dartmouth squad last Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Cal State Fullerton strolled past the Redlands Bulldogs with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the matchup 93-78.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Cal State Bakersfield is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are 0-3 against the spread when favored.

The wins brought Cal State Bakersfield up to 5-4 and the Titans to 6-5. The Roadrunners are 2-2 after wins this season, Cal State Fullerton 2-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Icardo Center -- Bakersfield, California
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Roadrunners are a slight 1-point favorite against the Titans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Titans as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Cal State Bakersfield have won two out of their last three games against Cal State Fullerton.

  • Jan 30, 2021 - Cal State Bakersfield 83 vs. Cal State Fullerton 73
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Cal State Fullerton 90 vs. Cal State Bakersfield 84
  • Mar 21, 2019 - Cal State Bakersfield 66 vs. Cal State Fullerton 58