Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Riverside Highlanders Picks and Predictions for Thursday, February 19, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will be on the road Thursday night with a game in Riverside, CA, at 10:00 PM against the UC Riverside Highlanders, and we have you ready to roll with our Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside prediction. Cal State Bakersfield comes into this matchup with an 8-18 record this year. UC Riverside returns home Thursday with eight wins and 19 losses this season. Cal State Bakersfield comes into this matchup reeling from a long losing streak after a 15-point loss in their last outing. UC Riverside comes into this game heading in the wrong direction, riding a long losing streak following a six-point road loss last time out. Read more about this Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Cal State Bakersfield is desperate for a win
Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield has been mediocre this season, averaging 32.1 points on 42% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Roadrunners have struggled immensely, allowing 80.1 points per game this season and 86.6 points per game over their last five losses. Defensively, Cal State Bakersfield was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting. Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield scored well, pouring in 74 points on 48% shooting, but made just 8% from beyond the arc. Cal State Bakersfield lost the rebounding battle by 9 and turned the ball over 11 times in the loss. AJ George led the way for the Cal State Bakersfield offense in their last outing with 23 points and three assists on 15 shots.
Dailin Smith leads the Cal State Bakersfield offense this season, averaging 16 points per game. CJ Hardy is second on the team in scoring at 13.7 points, but he has played just 16 times. Ronald Jessamy averages 12 points per game this season. Big man Pierre Geneste Jr. averages 3 points to go along with the team’s leading 7.2 rebounds per game.
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UC Riverside tries to end skid
The UC Riverside offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 71.9 points per game on 44% shooting. Defensively, UC Riverside has been outmatched, allowing 77.9 points per game this season and 81.6 over their last five losses. Offensively, UC Riverside was terrible in their last outing, scoring 66 points on 37% shooting and 29% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Highlanders were outmatched, allowing 72 points, including 40 in the second half, on 43% shooting. UC Riverside lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 11 times in the game. Andrew Henderson led the way for the UC Riverside offense in their last outing with 21 points on 15 shots.
Andrew Henderson leads the UC Riverside offense this season with 17.4 points per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. is second on the roster with 15.7 points to go along with the team's leading 3 assists. Osiris Grady averages 10.9 points and leads the team, pulling 5.5 rebounds per game.
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Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Pick
- Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Spread Pick
Both teams come into this game struggling immensely as each is in desperate need of a win. UC Riverside will be at home and have the better defense in this matchup. Look for the Highlanders to do the job down the stretch against a terrible Cal State Bakersfield team Thursday night. Take UC Riverside to end their losing streak Thursday night as they get the win and cover at home to pick up their 9th victory of the season.
- Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Riverside Over/Under Pick
Both teams have terrible defenses, but each has struggled immensely on the offensive end lately. Expect an offensive struggle in this matchup, as both teams look to end long losing streaks. Take the under on Thursday night as two of the worst teams in the country square off, looking to end their losing streaks.
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