Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Long Beach State Beach Picks and Predictions for Thursday February 12 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/12/2026, 01:10 AM ET

The Cal State Fullerton Titans head to the Walter Pyramid to face the Long Beach State Beach on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET in Long Beach, California, and the game will air on ESPN+. Long Beach State is listed as a slight favorite at -1.5 (EVEN), while Cal State Fullerton is +1.5 (-120). The moneyline sits at Cal State Fullerton -105 and Long Beach State -115. The total is set at 155.5 with the over at -108 and the under at -112. Make sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more plays and betting analysis.

Titans Bringing Offensive Firepower

Cal State Fullerton enters this matchup with a 12-13 overall record and has been competitive both at home and on the road this season. In their last five games, the Titans recently won over Cal State Bakersfield 82-66, defeated UC Riverside 78-72, picked up a road win at Cal Poly 93-78, and beat Long Beach State 71-61 before recently losing to UC Santa Barbara 83-69. Winning four of their last five games, Fullerton appears to be trending upward.

The Titans are averaging 83.8 points per game while allowing 82.2 points per contest. They shoot 45% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game. Fullerton also averages 15.9 assists and 8.4 steals per contest, showing their ability to create transition opportunities and disrupt passing lanes.

What stands out about Cal State Fullerton is their pace and offensive aggression. Scoring nearly 84 points per game, they are comfortable playing fast and pushing tempo. Their high steal rate often leads to easy buckets, and when they are converting in transition, they can quickly put pressure on opponents. However, their defensive numbers suggest they can get into high-scoring games.

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Beach Looking to Protect Home Court

Long Beach State comes in at 8-16 overall and has struggled to string together wins this season. In their last five games, the Beach recently lost to UC San Diego 77-74, fell to Hawaii 89-82, lost to UC Riverside 71-61, dropped a tight game to UC Santa Barbara 74-71, and recently lost to Cal State Fullerton 71-61. They have dropped five straight contests and are looking to snap the skid at home.

The Beach averages 74.7 points per game while allowing 76.9 points per contest. They are shooting 46% from the field and grabbing 33.0 rebounds per game. Long Beach State averages 13.8 assists, 7.3 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game.

Long Beach’s offensive efficiency is respectable at 46% shooting, but the inconsistency on both ends has hurt them late in games. They tend to allow runs that swing momentum, and their defense has struggled to close out tight contests. At home, though, they may benefit from a familiarity edge and the urgency of ending their losing streak.

Cal State Fullerton vs Long Beach State Pick

Cal State Fullerton vs Long Beach State Spread Pick

Pick: Cal State Fullerton +1.5 (-120)

Even though Long Beach State is favored at home, Cal State Fullerton enters with better recent form and already has a win over the Beach in the last few weeks. The Titans are scoring nearly nine more points per game than Long Beach and are riding momentum with four wins in their last five games. Getting points with the hotter and higher-scoring team provides value in this matchup.

Cal State Fullerton vs Long Beach State Total Pick

Pick: Over 155.5 (-108)

I’m looking at the over in this contest. Cal State Fullerton averages 83.8 points per game and plays at a fast pace. They also allow over 82 points per game, which creates the potential for a high-scoring affair. Long Beach State’s offense can contribute enough, especially at home, to push this total over 155. With Fullerton’s style of play and both teams’ defensive issues, I expect plenty of scoring.

Final Score Prediction: Cal State Fullerton 84, Long Beach State 80

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