North Dakota State Bison Face Cal State Bakersfield in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The North Dakota State Bison are set to take on the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in a compelling college basketball matchup on November 11, 2024. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 PM EST at the Icardo Center in Bakersfield, California, and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Cal State Bakersfield enters the game as the betting favorite, with a spread of -2.5 points. The total points line for the game is set at 141.5 points. This close margin reflects the competitive nature of the matchup, with both teams looking to secure an early-season victory[1][4].

In their previous game, the North Dakota State Bison suffered a 77-68 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds. Despite this setback, the Bison have shown promising trends, particularly in their away games. They have hit the first-half moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games and have gone over the game total in 10 of those same games[1].

Cal State Bakersfield, on the other hand, comes into the game following a significant 122-53 win over Bethesda University Flames. This dominant performance suggests that the Roadrunners are in strong form and are favored to win against the Bison[4].

The current North Dakota State roster includes key players such as Jacari White, who is averaging 24.5 points per game, along with Tajavis Miller and Treyson Anderson, who are contributing 11 and 10 points per game, respectively. These players will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game[5].

The matchup is part of the early stages of the 2024-25 college basketball season, and both teams are looking to establish a strong foundation for the rest of the campaign. The game promises to be an exciting contest with both teams aiming to secure a vital win.