Idaho State Bengals vs Cal State Fullerton Titans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Betting on today’s Bengals and Titans game? Catch the action at Titan Gym in Fullerton, CA, as the Titans hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Cal State Fullerton is favored by -1.5 vs. Idaho State.
IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans -1.5
This game will be played at Titan Gym at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Titans.
- Not only will Cal State Fullerton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Bengals Secure a Win at Fullerton?
Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games
Idaho State picked up a 78-66 win over San Diego on Saturday, November 16th. The Bengals were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Idaho State led 36-26 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.
In their latest game, the Bengals put up 78 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with a 51.4% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76%, hitting 19 of 25 shots.
Idaho State dished out 18 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Kody Clouet and Isaiah Griffin each scored 15 points, while Dylan Darling contributed 12 points and 8 assists. Evan Otten added 13 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Idaho State’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field on 22 of 60 attempts. The Bengals gave up 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Idaho State limited their opponent to 5 threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting rate. The Bengals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts, an 89% success rate. Idaho State allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Titans Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games
The Titans dropped their latest game to Oregon State, losing 70-51 on Friday, November 15th. Despite being +13 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.
Fullerton led 32-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 45.
Cal State Fullerton’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 51 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, with the team hitting only 22.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 22 attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Titans connected on 76.9%, going 10 for 13. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Nate Kingz led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range.
Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 21 of their 48 attempts. From inside the arc, the Titans allowed 11 two-point baskets on 19 shots, a 57% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, the Titans’ defense saw their opponents make 10 of 29 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 shots, shooting 75%. Cal State Fullerton allowed 6 offensive rebounds.