On November 16, 2024, college basketball action heats up as the Fresno State Bulldogs face off against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Both teams have showcased their potential early in the season under the leadership of Fresno State's head coach, Vance Walberg, and CS Bakersfield's Rod Barnes.
As each team seeks to assert dominance, it's worth noting the impact of star players like Amar Augillard, who is averaging an impressive 25.5 points per game for the Bulldogs, and Jemel Jones of the Roadrunners, who recently posted a 25-point game against North Dakota State.
Fresno State enters this matchup with a season record of 1-1, having recently suffered a narrow 91-86 defeat to UCSB. Meanwhile, CS Bakersfield stands at 2-1 after besting North Dakota State 86-81.
Last season, the Bulldogs struggled against the spread, closing at 12-21, whereas the Roadrunners fared slightly better but still underwhelming, finishing 13-19 against the spread.
Here's a Fresno State at CS Bakersfield prediction and pick for tonight's college basketball game.