Stanford (6-1) vs Cal Poly (4-4)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Maples Pavilion)
Betting Odds: Stanford -14.5 / Cal Poly +14.5 --- Over/Under: 151.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Cal Poly Mustangs are visiting the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, November 30th at the Maples Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal Poly Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal Prediction.
Stanford Cardinal Preview
The Stanford Cardinal have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off a 71-78 loss by Grand Canyon. The Cardinal are 5-2 against the spread, and 2-5 in over/under while having a 5-0 home record.
Offensively, Stanford is averaging 78 points per game, which ranks 154th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 64.9 points per game (53rd). The Cardinal shoot 43.4% from the field (242nd) and 32% from beyond the arc (240th). The Cardinal shoot 73.1% from the free throw line (123rd) and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (152nd).
Maxime Raynaud leads Stanford scoring this season, with an average of 23.7 points and a team-high 12.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Blakes adds 15.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a team-high 5.3 assists. Stanford will play against Utah Valley, California, Merrimack, and Oregon following this game.
Cal Poly Mustangs Preview
The Cal Poly Mustangs have a 4-4 record this season and are coming off an 82-79 win over Grambling State. The Mustangs are 5-2 against the spread, and 5-2 in over/under, while having a 1-4 home record.
Offensively, Cal Poly is averaging 80.5 points per game, which is 105th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 80.5 points per game (334th). The Mustangs shoot 47.3% from the field (102nd) and 34.9% from beyond the arc (145th). The Mustangs shoot 75% from the free throw line (78th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (229th).
Jarred Hyder leads Cal Poly in scoring this season, with an average of 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists, while Owen Koonce adds 14 points and a team-high 4.9 rebounds. Cal Poly will take on UC Davis after this one.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won each of its last nine games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal Poly has lost each of its last nine road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Stanford has won the first half in each of its last 16 games against the Big West Conference.
Why the Cal Poly Mustangs will win
- Cal Poly has won three of its last four night games.
- Cal Poly has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal Prediction
Stanford has won all four previous meetings against Cal Poly, but going 2-1-1 against the spread. In this Cal Poly Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal Prediction, Stanford is coming as a -14.5 home favorites. Cal Poly is better both offensively, scoring 2.5 points more than Stanford, but Stanford is superior defensively, allowing 15.6 points less. Cal Poly has better shooting percentages, ranking in the top half of the nation both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, while Stanford is below average in both. The home-court advantage will be a decisive factor in a very close matchup, as Stanford is perfect at home, while Cal Poly is just 1-4 on the road. Take the Stanford Cardinal and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Stanford Cardinal -14.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
