This matchup between Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton is shaping up to be a low-scoring affair due to both teams’ significant offensive struggles. Long Beach State is averaging just 61.7 points per game (354th nationally), while Cal State Fullerton is even worse, managing only 59 points per game (359th). Shooting efficiency has been a major issue for both teams, with Fullerton shooting a dismal 37.6% from the field (5th-worst in the nation) and 26.9% from three-point range (350th). Long Beach State hasn’t fared much better, hitting just 40.2% from the field (336th) and 31.2% from beyond the arc (273rd).

Recent trends reinforce the likelihood of a defensive grind. Cal State Fullerton has scored fewer than 63 points in six of their eight games, while Long Beach State has been held under 70 points in seven straight games, including five games under 62 points.

While their last meeting totaled 147 points (76-71), both teams' current offensive inefficiencies make a repeat of that high-scoring output unlikely. Adding to this, Cal State Fullerton’s games have gone under the total in 7 of 8 contests this season, further pointing to a lower-scoring outcome. Given the offensive struggles, poor shooting percentages, and recent scoring trends, the Under 127.5 appears to be a strong play in this matchup.