Halftime Report

CS Fullerton fell flat on their face against Boise State on Sunday, but memory of that harsh loss doesn't seem to have tripped them up today. CS Fullerton has jumped out to a quick 30-29 lead against Pacific. The finale is shaping up to be a lot like these teams' last head-to-head, which was decided by just three points.

If CS Fullerton keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 7-5 in no time. On the other hand, Pacific will have to make due with a 5-9 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Pacific Tigers @ CS Fullerton Titans

Current Records: Pacific 5-8, CS Fullerton 6-5

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What to Know

Pacific has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the CS Fullerton Titans at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Titan Gym. Pacific has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you make seven more threes than your opponent, a fact Pacific proved on Monday. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 68-46 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Pacific has managed all season.

Meanwhile, CS Fullerton unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Sunday. Their bruising 88-65 defeat to the Broncos might stick with them for a while. CS Fullerton was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-25.

Despite the defeat, CS Fullerton had strong showings from Max Jones, who scored 19 points, and DJ Brewton, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds.

The Tigers' victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for the Titans, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.

Pacific is hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a five-game streak of failing to cover when playing as the underdog.

Pacific couldn't quite finish off CS Fullerton in their previous matchup back in November of 2022 and fell 94-91. Can Pacific avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

Odds

CS Fullerton is a big 13.5-point favorite against Pacific, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Titans as a 12.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 137 points.

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Series History

CS Fullerton has won 4 out of their last 5 games against Pacific.

  • Nov 18, 2022 - CS Fullerton 94 vs. Pacific 91
  • Dec 04, 2021 - CS Fullerton 66 vs. Pacific 57
  • Dec 04, 2019 - Pacific 62 vs. CS Fullerton 59
  • Dec 03, 2016 - CS Fullerton 78 vs. Pacific 77
  • Nov 17, 2015 - CS Fullerton 77 vs. Pacific 76