Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 11/6/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Location: Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cal State Northridge (+9.5)

The Cal State Northridge Matadors (0-1) are traveling to Bramlage Coliseum on Friday where they will go up against the Kansas State Wildcats (0-1). Cal State Northridge opens as 9.5-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 159.5.

The Cal State Northridge Matadors faced off with Wichita State and took a loss by a final of 79-67 in their last game. Cal State Northridge walked away from the game having earned a 36.4% field goal percentage (24 out of 66) and converted 5 of their 21 shots from 3-point land. At the charity stripe, the Matadors made 14 of 23 attempts for a rate of 60.9%. In terms of getting rebounds, they compiled 45 with 10 of them being of the offensive variety. They also distributed 9 assists for this game as well as forcing 3 turnovers and getting 1 steal. Concerning defense, Cal State Northridge allowed their opponent to shoot 37.3% from the floor on 28 out of 75 shooting. Wichita State earned 17 dimes and had 6 steals for this game. In addition, Wichita State grabbed 39 boards (9 offensive, 30 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Wichita State finished shooting 68.2% from the charity stripe by knocking down 15 of 22 tries. They converted 8 of 27 attempts from 3-point land. In the matter of fouls, the Matadors left the arena with 19 and Wichita State finished the game with 17 fouls.

Mikah Ballew is a player who played a role for the matchup. He ended up walking away with 17 points on 6 out of 12 shooting. He was on the court for 34 minutes played and also grabbed 5 rebounds. He finished 50.0% from the field but didn't record an assist.

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Cal State Northridge comes into this game with a win-loss mark of 0-1 this season. They currently have an average of 67.0 pts per contest (268th in D-1) on 36.4% from the field. The Matadors are connecting on 23.8% on shots from beyond the arc (5 of 21) and 60.9% from the charity stripe. As a team, Cal State Northridge is pulling down 48.0 boards per game and has earned 9 assists so far this season, which is 319th in college hoops in terms of passing the ball. They cough up possession 11.0 times per contest and as a squad are committing 19.0 fouls per contest.

When they are on defense, the Matadors are forcing their opponents into 3.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 17.0 fouls. They concede 29.6% on shots from downtown while they are 262nd in college hoops in PPG from their opponents (79.0). The Matadors defensively are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 37.3% (28 of 75) and they surrender 46.0 boards per contest as a unit. They currently rank 285th in college in allowing assists to their opponents with 17 relinquished so far this year.

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Kansas State Wildcats took a defeat with a final score of 68-66 against South Dakota State. Regarding rebounding, Kansas State permitted South Dakota State to get 25 overall (5 on the offensive glass). They finished the game shooting 41.7% from distance by connecting on 10 of 24 and finished the game at 8 of 13 from the free throw line (61.5%). The Wildcats permitted South Dakota State to make 25 of their 57 tries from the field which left them with a rate of 43.9% for the matchup. When all was said and done, the Wildcats ended up going 22 for 53 from the field which had them sitting at 41.5%. Regarding shooting from 3-point land, Kansas State converted 8 of 28 tries (28.6%). They were able to knock down 14 of the free throws for a percentage of 77.8%. South Dakota State had 16 fouls for the game which got the Wildcats to the free throw line for 18 shots. They also turned it over 10 times, while earning 6 steals for this contest. The Wildcats were able to collect 25 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 30 in the game.

Pape N'Diaye was important for the Wildcats in the game. He converted 5 of 8 for the contest giving him a field goal percentage of 62.5%, and totaled 8 rebounds. He earned 18 points in his 19 mins of playing time and had 1 assist in this contest.

Kansas State has a mark of 0-1 this year. The Wildcats are committing 13.0 personal fouls per game and they shoot 77.8% from the free throw line. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 12.0 times per contest (255th in the nation) and they are giving up possession 12.0 times per contest. Kansas State has totaled 66 pts this year and they average 34.0 boards per game. As an offense, the Wildcats are shooting 41.5% from the field, which has them ranked 247th in college.

The Wildcats on defense are ranked 172nd in college in points allowed per contest with 68.0. They have forced 10.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 43.9% from the field (228th in college). The Kansas State defense surrenders 41.7% from downtown (10 of 24) and opponents are knocking down 61.5% of their free throw shots. They have given up 12.0 assists and 27.0 boards per contest, which is 187th and 72nd in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Cal State Northridge (+9.5)

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