UC Irvine and CSU Northridge Face Off in Big West Basketball Matchup

The Anteaters and Matadors bring strong records into their first conference clash of the season, with both teams riding winning streaks.

UC Irvine Anteaters (13-2, 3-0 Big West) will play the CSU Northridge Matadors (11-4, 3-1 Big West) in Northridge, California, at 10 p.m. EST on Thursday.
UC Irvine enters the game on a three-game win streak, with strong defensive performances holding opponents to an average of 64.4 points per game this season.
CSU Northridge is coming off a win against UC Davis, led by Marcus Adams Jr.'s 28-point performance, and boasts a 4-1 home record this season.
The game comes as the Los Angeles area continues to deal with devastating wildfires, with Northridge located near some of the hardest-hit regions.
Betting odds favor UC Irvine by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 147.5, reflecting both teams' strong offensive capabilities.