The UC Irvine Anteaters (9-5, 2-0 Big West) aim to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (6-8, 0-2 Big West) on January 1, 2026.
On Monday, in its most recent game, UC Irvine defeated Norfolk State 89-70. With 22 points, Kyle Evans was its top scorer. In its most recent game, CSU Bakersfield topped Idaho on Tuesday, 64-63. CJ Hardy scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed two assists and two boards).
When is UC Irvine vs. CSU Bakersfield and when does it start?
This matchup between the Anteaters and Roadrunners will happen on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 5 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch UC Irvine vs. CSU Bakersfield
The Anteaters and Roadrunners will take to the court at Icardo Center for this matchup on Jan. 1, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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UC Irvine Anteaters vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Game Preview
UC Irvine Stats, Odds & Insights
UC Irvine has a +166 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.9 points per game. It is putting up 78.3 points per game to rank 167th in college basketball and is giving up 66.4 per contest to rank 40th in college basketball.
The Anteaters are averaging 78.3 points, just 0.7 more than the 77.6 the Roadrunners concede.
UC Irvine hits 1.5 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.9 (336th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
CSU Bakersfield Stats, Odds & Insights
CSU Bakersfield is being outscored by 4.7 points per game, with a -66 scoring differential overall. It puts up 72.9 points per game (281st in college basketball), and gives up 77.6 per contest (282nd in college basketball).
The Roadrunners’ 72.9 points per game are 6.5 more than the Anteaters give up.
CSU Bakersfield makes 4.8 three-pointers per game (361st in college basketball) while shooting 28% from beyond the arc (357th in college basketball). It is making two fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 6.8 per game at 31.1%.
The Roadrunners score 76.4 points per game at home, and 69.3 away.
Anteaters Key Players to Watch
Anteaters Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Jurian Dixon 14 15.3 3.4 2.2 0.8 0.1 1.9 Derin Saran 14 12.9 5.7 4.4 1.4 0.1 0.9 Kyle Evans 14 11.8 8 1.1 0.4 3.1 0.1 Harrison Carrington 14 8.1 3.2 0.9 0.6 0.1 0.1 Jovan Jester Jr. 14 7.2 2.4 2.3 1.4 0.1 0.9Roadrunners Key Players to Watch
Roadrunners Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Dailin Smith 12 16 2.8 1.1 1 0 1 CJ Hardy 14 14.6 4.4 2.6 1.4 0.4 1.2 Ron Jessamy 14 11.8 6 0.9 1.4 2.4 0.1 AJ George 14 7.7 4.2 1.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 Tom Mark 11 6.5 3.7 1.4 0.8 0.6 0.7And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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