Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Irvine Anteaters predictions, Jan 01, 2026

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball match on January 1, 2026, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will face off against the UC Irvine Anteaters at the Roadrunners’ home court.

Both teams have had mixed results in their recent form, with Cal State Bakersfield winning only 1 of their last 5 matches while UC Irvine has won 3 of their last 5. The Roadrunners will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure a home victory, while the Anteaters aim to continue their winning streak.

Analyzing the tactical strengths of both teams, Cal State Bakersfield will need to focus on improving their defense to contain the Anteaters’ offense. On the other hand, UC Irvine will aim to capitalize on their recent success and maintain their momentum on offense.

With bookmakers favoring UC Irvine as the away team with odds of 1.16, the Roadrunners face an uphill battle. However, in basketball, anything can happen, and both teams will be motivated to secure a crucial victory. This matchup promises to be a thrilling and closely contested game.

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Bakersfield 18.6%

UC Irvine 81.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 65:75

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5		1.14
	4.09		1.2
	5.3		1.15
	4.03		1.19
	6.25		1.13

Latest Results

23.12.25 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 64:63 13.12.25 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – Pepperdine Waves basketball – 62:70 11.12.25 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 69:80 06.12.25 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 109:84 04.12.25 Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 87:66

22.12.25 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Norfolk State Spartans basketball – 70:89 21.12.25 North Dakota State Bison basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 73:74 19.12.25 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 58:84 06.12.25 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – 85:71 04.12.25 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 73:60

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bakersfield won 0.

Bakersfield has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, UC Irvine has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

UC Irvine may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, UC Irvine has had a series of home games.

In this match, UC Irvine is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Bakersfield won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 629:746. (average 57.2:67.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Bakersfield won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 256:293. (average 64:73.3).

Latest Head To Head

22.02.25 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 64:73 05.12.24 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 65:40 17.02.24 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 77:71 30.12.23 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 56:75 09.03.23 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – 75:51

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