CSU Bakersfield (10-11) vs Cal Poly (7-14)
January 30, 2025 at 09:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: CSU Bakersfield -2.5 — Over/Under: 157.5
The Cal Poly Mustangs are visiting the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Thursday, January 30th at the Icardo 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 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Prediction. We will examine:
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners’ recent form and player performance
The Cal Poly Mustangs’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent betting trends in games played between Cal Poly Mustangs and Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners game
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Preview
The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have a 10-11 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 79-83 win over UC Irvine. The Roadrunners are 7-11-1 against the spread, and 13-6 in over/under while having a 7-2 home record.
Offensively, Cal State Bakersfield is averaging 74.8 points per game, which ranks 182nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.2 points per game (210th). The Roadrunners shoot 44.5% from the field (204th) and 40% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the nation. The Roadrunners shoot 76.1% from the free-throw line (44th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (166th).
Jemel Jones leads Cal State Bakersfield in scoring this season, with an average of 18.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Corey Stephenson adds 12 points and a team-high 5.6 rebounds per game.
Cal Poly Mustangs Preview
The Cal Poly Mustangs have a 7-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 78-69 win over Long Beach State. The Mustangs are 8-12 against the spread, and 13-7 in over/under while having a 2-10 road record.
Offensively, Cal Poly is averaging 79.1 points per game, which is 73rd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 84.3 points per game (359th). The Mustangs shoot 45% from the field (165th) and 34% from beyond the arc (179th). The Mustangs shoot 75% from the free throw line (75th) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (191st).
Owen Koonce leads Cal Poly in scoring this season, with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 5.3 rebounds, while Jarred Hyder adds 13.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists. Cal Poly will face UC Riverside following this one.
Why the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners will win
- Cal Poly has lost each of its last 22 night games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal State Bakersfield has won five of its last six home games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal Poly has lost the first half in 20 of its last 23 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Head-to-Head
Cal State Bakersfield has won their last 10 meetings against Cal Poly, and is 8-2 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings and in their most recent meeting last season, Cal State Bakersfield won 68-56 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Prediction
In this Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Prediction, Cal State Bakersfield is coming as -2.5 home favorites. The Roadrunners are rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been excellent at home while dominating Cal Poly in recent years. The Roadrunners are 3-1 in their last 4 home games, while Cal Poly is 1-7 in their last 8. Take the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and lay the points at home.