UC San Diego Tritons vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The UC San Diego Tritons will be on the road Saturday afternoon with a game inside the Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA, against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, and we have you ready to roll with our UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield prediction. UC San Diego comes into Saturday with thirteen wins and five losses on the year, currently 3-3 in conference play. The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners stay home Saturday, three games below .500 this season through 19 games played. The Tritons return to the road Saturday, having lost three of the last five, following a 5-point loss at home Thursday night. Cal State Bakersfield has lost three of the last five, including two in a row, after a six-point loss to UCSB last time out. Read more about this UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
UC San Diego tries to get back on track
The UC San Diego Tritons have averaged 80.2 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but have averaged only 71.6 points per game during their last three losses. Defensively, the Tritons are allowing 71.9 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 79.6 points per game over their last three losses. Offensively, UC San Diego was solid enough in their last outing, scoring 79 points, including 49 in the second half, on 42% shooting from the floor and 30% from beyond the arc. Defensively, UC San Diego was terrible, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and Cal State Northridge knocked down 5 triples in the game period. The Tritons lost the rebounding battle by 14 and turned the ball over six times, resulting in the loss. Alex Chaikin led the UC San Diego offense in their last outing with 22 points on 14 shots in 30 minutes of action. Tom Beattie was second on the team with 13 points, and Leo Beath chipped in a third-best 12 points and 32 minutes. Emanuel Prospere II was the fourth starter in double digits with 10 points in 19 minutes. Hudson Mayes led the way off the UC San Diego bench with 11 points on eight shots in 26 minutes.
Leo Beath leads the UC San Diego offense this season, averaging 15.5 points per game. Big man Tom Beattie is second on the team, averaging 10.9 points to go along with the team-leading 5.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Alex Chaikin averages 10.4 points per game, while Bol Dengdit is 4th on the team, averaging 0.2 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for UC San Diego:
- None
Cal State Bakersfield looks for a home win
The Cal State Bakersfield offense has been solid this season, averaging 73.1 points on 42% shooting from the floor, but the Roadrunners are averaging 72 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Defensively, Cal State Bakersfield is allowing 77.3 points per game this season and has given up an average of 79 points per game over its last three losses. Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield was below average in their last outing, scoring 69 points on 47% shooting from the floor and 17% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Roadrunners were outmatched, allowing 75 points, including 38 in the first half, as UC Santa Barbara shot 45% from the field and knocked down 10 triples. The Roadrunners lost the rebounding battle by two, turned the ball over 8 times, and suffered the loss. Jaden Alexander led the way for the Cal State Bakersfield starters last time out with 13 points on nine shots. Dailin Smith Chipped in 12 points on 11 shots in 25 minutes. Mike Price led all scorers with 14 points on 12 shots and 26 minutes off the bench. Ronald Jessamy added 12 points on eight shots in 27 minutes off the bench.
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Dailin Smith leads the Cal State Bakersfield offense this season, averaging 14.9 points per game. CJ Hardy is second on the team after 13.7 points to go along with the team-leading 2.7 assists. Ronald Jessamy is the third player on the team in double digits, with 12.2 points to go along with the team's leading 6.4 rebounds per game. Jaden Alexander is 4th on the team, with 9.4 points in just under 20 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Cal State Bakersfield:
- None
UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield Pick
UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield Spread Pick
- UC San Diego
UC San Diego comes into Saturday a bit struggling, but it is the better team in this matchup. The Tritons are better on both sides of the ball and will overwhelm a bad Cal State Bakersfield team. Look for the Tritons to right all their recent wrongs with a victory on the road Saturday night. Take UC San Diego to do the job as they get the win and cover in Bakersfield, with a win against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.
UC San Diego vs Cal State Bakersfield Over/Under Pick
- Under
Both teams have solid offenses, but each is struggling heading into this matchup. Look for points to come at a premium Saturday afternoon, as each team seeks a conference victory. Expect UC San Diego to set the tone in this game and stifle Cal State Bakersfield for 40 minutes. Take the under on Saturday afternoon as the UC San Diego Tritons get the victory on the road against Cal State Bakersfield.
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