CS Northridge at Cal Irvine

CS Northridge just played three of four at home. The only road game was at Long Beach State, an 81-80 win as a double-digit favorite. Last month, they stepped up to face San Diego on the road and got roasted, a 79-54 defeat shooting 32.8%. They also lost at Cal State-Bakersfield, 94-90, as a favorite allowing 54.9% shooting. Northridge is sixth in the 11-team Big West in points surrendered (71.4 per game) and ninth at defending beyond the arc (.343), while the offense is last from the charity stripe (.709). Cal Irvine is tied for first place (12-2) with San Diego. Irvine is fourth in the conference in scoring (74.9 ppg) and No. 1 from the free-throw line (80%), while the defense is second in points given up (65.1 per game) and No. 1 in shooting allowed (.385). Irvine is on a 42-6 straight-up run at home, so back the home team to win the game. Take Cal Irvine on the moneyline.