The CSU Northridge Matadors (18-7, 10-4 Big West) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the UC Irvine Anteaters (22-4, 12-2 Big West) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bren Events Center. The game airs at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 150.5.

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UC Irvine vs. CSU Northridge betting lines

• UC Irvine moneyline odds to win: -274
• CSU Northridge moneyline odds to win: +223
• Spread: UC Irvine (-6.5)
• Total: 150.5

UC Irvine statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• UC Irvine sports a better record against the spread in home games (6-3-0) than it does on the road (8-5-0).
• In home games, the Anteaters go over the total 55.6% of the time (five of nine games). They’ve hit the over in 38.5% of away games (five of 13 contests).
• When playing at home, UC Irvine has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-1 (.889). On the road, it is 8-2 (.800) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

• The Anteaters have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 74.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.7 points fewer than the 74.9 they’ve scored this year.
• The past 10 games have seen UC Irvine give up 0.8 more points per game (65.9) than its season-long average (65.1).
• During their last 10 outings, the Anteaters are making 1.0 more three-pointer per game than their season long average (7.7 compared to 6.7 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (36.3% compared to 34.5% season-long).

UC Irvine betting records this season

• ATS Record: 16-9-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 14-8-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
• O-U-P: 10-15-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 5-8-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 8-2)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)

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CSU Northridge statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• CSU Northridge’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (4-4-0). On the road, it is .538 (7-6-0).
• In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Matadors’ games have finished above the over/under at home (25%, two of eight) than on the road (69.2%, nine of 13).
• The Matadors, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (3-3) this season.

Recent trends

• The Matadors are posting 79.8 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 1.2 fewer points than their average for the season (81.0).
• CSU Northridge is giving up 74.7 points per game in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.4 points allowed.
• In their past 10 games, the Matadors are sinking 6.4 threes per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (6.8). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (33.9%) compared to their season average (34.3%).

CSU Northridge betting records this season

• ATS Record: 13-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
• O-U-P: 12-11-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 9-4-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 5-2)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-3)