Cal Poly vs Cal Irvine Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cal Poly Mustangs are visiting the UC-Irvine Anteaters on Saturday, January 18th at the Bren Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction. We will examine:

The UC-Irvine Anteaters recent form and player performance

The Cal Poly Mustangs recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UC-Irvine Anteaters

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal Poly Mustangs

Recent betting trends in games played between Cal Poly Mustangs and UC-Irvine Anteaters

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal Poly MustangsvsUC-Irvine Anteatersgame

UC-Irvine Anteaters Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters have a 16-2 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the Big West. They are coming off an 82-62 win over Cal State Fullerton. The Anteaters are 13-4 against the spread, and 5-12 in over/under, while having a 5-0 home record.

Offensively, UC-Irvine is averaging 74.8 points per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 63.7 points per game (21st). The Anteaters shoot with 44.7% from the field (200th), and with 32.9% from beyond the arc (232nd). The Anteaters shoot with 80.1% from the free-throw line, which is the 5th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game (32nd).

Bent Leuchten leads UC-Irvine in scoring with an average of 15.9 points and a team-high 8.9 rebounds, while Devin Tillis adds 13.2 points and 7.8 rebounds.

Cal Poly Mustangs Preview

The Cal Poly Mustangs have a 6-13 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the Big West. They are coming off a 54-65 loss by UC Davis. The Mustangs are 7-11 against the spread, and 12-6 in over/under, while having a 2-9 road record.

Offensively, Cal Poly is averaging 79.6 points per game, which is 74th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 84.3 points per game (359th). The Mustangs shoot with 45.2% from the field (165th), and with 33.8% from beyond the arc (193rd). The Mustangs shoot with 76% from the free throw line (53rd), and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (186th).

Owen Koonce leads Cal Poly in scoring this season, with an average of 17.7 points and a team-high 5.3 rebounds, while Jarred Hyder adds 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and a team-high 3.4 assist.

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• Cal Poly has lost each of its last 28 games against the Big West Conference.
• UC Irvine has won each of its last 19 games at Bren Events Center.
• Cal Poly has lost the first half in 24 of its last 27 games against the Big West Conference.

Why the Cal Poly Mustangs will win

• The road team has won three of the last four games between Cal Poly and UC Irvine.
• The road team has won the first half in four of UC Irvine’s last five games.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Irvine ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (12.4).
• UC Irvine ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.1%).
• Cal Poly ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.5).
• Cal Poly ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (16.9).

Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Head-to-Head

UC-Irvine is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Cal Poly, but Cal Poly is 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UC-Irvine won 98-89 in overtime on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction

In this Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Irvine Anteaters Prediction, UC-Irvine is coming as -15 home favorites. UC-Irvine is rightfully favorited, as they are the superior team in this matchup and have been perfect at home. The Anteaters are coming off six consecutive wins, having covered the spread in all six games. On the other hand, the Mustangs are struggling, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-9 against the spread. Take the UC-Irvine Anteaters and lay the points at home.