Cal State Northridge Matadors vs UC Riverside Highlanders Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will be on the road Saturday night with a game in Riverside, CA, at 8:00 PM against the UC Riverside Highlanders, and we have you ready to roll with our Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside prediction. Cal State Northridge comes in on Saturday with eighteen wins and 11 losses on the year. UC Riverside stays home Saturday with nine wins and 21 losses this season. The Matadors come into this matchup on a long winning streak, having won 2 points on the road in their last outing. UC Riverside limps into Saturday after losing four of the last five, following a 5-point loss in their last game. Read more about this Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Cal State Northridge looks to keep it rolling
The Cal State Northridge offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 82 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Matadors have been mediocre, allowing 78.7 points per game this season. Offensively, Cal State Northridge was the better team in their last outing, scoring 78 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Cal State Northridge did just enough, giving up 76 points on 43% shooting. The Matadors won the rebounding battle and forced 13 turnovers to seal the victory. Josiah Davis led the way for the Cal State Northridge offense in their last outing with 21 points and 9 assists on 15 shots.
Larry Hughes II leads Cal State Northridge this season, averaging 18.2 points per game. Josiah Davis is second on the team, averaging 14.8 points, to go along with a team-leading 7.2 assists. Joshua O’Garro averages 13.9 points and leads the way, pulling in 9.4 rebounds per game. Mahmoud Fofana averages 11.5 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Cal State Northridge:
- None
UC Riverside looks for a needed win
Offensively, UC Riverside is averaging 72.6 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Highlanders are allowing 27.2 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 78.5 over their last four losses. Defensively, UC Riverside was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 78 points on 42% shooting. Offensively, UC Riverside scored 73 points on 30% shooting, 29% from beyond the arc. The Highlanders won the rebounding battle by a double-digit margin but turned the ball over 16 times, leading to the loss. Andrew Harrison led the way for the UC Riverside offense with 22 points and four assists on 16 shots.
Andrew Harrison leads the UC Riverside offense this season with 17.9 points per game. Marqui Worthy Jr. is second on the team, averaging 15.7 points to go along with the team-leading 2.9 assists. Osiris Grady averages 10.6 points and is the third player on the team to score in double digits. Big man BJ Kolly averages 8.4 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.6 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for UC Riverside:
- None
Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Pick
- Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Spread Pick
Cal State Northridge is a far better team in this matchup, running hot coming into Saturday. Look for the matter with dominating this game on both sides of the ball, as their potent offense and hot hand will be the difference. Take Cal State Northridge to roll from the opening tip Saturday against a lackluster UC Riverside team. Take Cal State Northridge Saturday night; do the job as they extend their winning streak with a win and cover on the road.
- Cal State Northridge vs UC Riverside Over/Under Pick
Both teams score well, and each has mediocre defense. Look for points that come in bunches in this matchup, as neither team will be defensive-minded. Look for an offensive shootout Saturday night as Cal State Northridge will roll to an easy win. Take the over Saturday night in Riverside as the Cal State Northridge Matadors visit the UC Riverside Highlanders.
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