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Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge prediction: Why Cal State Northridge is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Long Beach State vs Cal State Northridge predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Cal State Northridge will face Long Beach State in men's college basketball action at Premier America Credit Union Arena on Saturday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Cal State Northridge as the most likely winner of the Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Cal State Northridge a 74% chance of defeating Long Beach State. Our predicted final score has Cal State Northridge winning 82-75.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Long Beach State | Cal State Northridge |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-112) | -7.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +250 | -278 |
| Total | o157.5 (-110) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Cal State Northridge -7.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Cal State Northridge | -278 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cal State Northridge to win.
Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State at Premier America Credit Union Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Premier America Credit Union Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cal State Northridge, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Long Beach State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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