Who's Playing

Northridge @ California Riverside

Current Records: Northridge 7-18; California Riverside 14-9

What to Know

The Northridge Matadors haven't won a game against the California Riverside Highlanders since Feb. 8 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. The Matadors and California Riverside will face off in a Big West battle at 10 p.m. ET at Student Recreation Center. The Highlanders will be strutting in after a victory while Northridge will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Northridge came up short against the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Saturday, falling 81-73.

Meanwhile, California Riverside took their contest against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Saturday by a conclusive 78-58 score.

Northridge is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Now might not be the best time to take the Matadors against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Northridge is now 7-18 while the Highlanders sit at 14-9. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Northridge is stumbling into the matchup with the eighth fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.9 on average. California Riverside's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 18th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 61.6 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Student Recreation Center -- Riverside, California
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Highlanders are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Matadors, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 11.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Northridge have won eight out of their last 13 games against California Riverside.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - California Riverside 77 vs. Northridge 67
  • Mar 06, 2021 - California Riverside 66 vs. Northridge 65
  • Mar 05, 2021 - California Riverside 72 vs. Northridge 68
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Northridge 61 vs. California Riverside 59
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Northridge 80 vs. California Riverside 68
  • Feb 27, 2019 - Northridge 70 vs. California Riverside 68
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Northridge 84 vs. California Riverside 83
  • Feb 14, 2018 - California Riverside 69 vs. Northridge 62
  • Jan 17, 2018 - Northridge 66 vs. California Riverside 57
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Northridge 63 vs. California Riverside 59
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Northridge 82 vs. California Riverside 76
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Northridge 73 vs. California Riverside 71
  • Jan 16, 2016 - California Riverside 75 vs. Northridge 72