Cal Poly vs CSU Northridge Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The Cal Poly Mustangs are visiting the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Saturday, February 15th at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. 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 Northridge Matadors Prediction. We will examine:

The Cal State Northridge Matadors’ recent form and player performance

The Cal Poly Mustangs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal Poly Mustangs

Recent betting trends in games played between the Cal Poly Mustangs and Cal State Northridge Matadors

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Northridge Matadors game

Cal State Northridge Matadors Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors have a 17-7 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big West. The Matadors are coming off an 81-80 win over Long Beach State. The Matadors are 13-9 against the spread, and 11-11 in over/under, while having a 7-2 home record.

Offensively, Cal State Northridge is averaging 80.6 points per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.9 points per game (162nd). The Matadors shoot 46.8% from the field (78th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (153rd). The Matadors shoot 70.7% from the free-throw line (223rd) and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game, which is the 13th-best nationally.

Marcus Adams leads Cal State Northridge in scoring this season, with an average of 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Scotty Washington adds 14.3 points and 3 rebounds per game. 

Cal Poly Mustangs Preview

The Cal Poly Mustangs have a 10-15 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 98-83 win over Cal State Fullerton. The Mustangs are 11-13 against the spread, and 15-9 in over/under while having a 4-11 road record.

Offensively, Cal Poly is averaging 79.6 points per game, which is 56th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 83.1 points per game (359th). The Mustangs shoot 45.4% from the field (153rd) and 34.2% from beyond the arc (162nd). The Mustangs shoot 75.6% from the free throw line (56th) and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (191st).

Owen Koonce leads Cal Poly in scoring this season, with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 5.1 rebounds, while Jarred Hyder adds 13.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and a team-high 3.2 assists per game.

Why the Cal State Northridge Matadors will win

• Cal Poly has lost 26 of its last 27 day games against the Big West Conference.
• Cal State Northridge has won each of its last nine day games.
• Cal Poly has lost the first half in each of its last nine Saturday road games against the Big West Conference.

Why the Cal Poly Mustangs will win

• Cal Poly has won four of its last five games.
• The road team has won the first half in three of the last four games between Cal Poly and Cal State Northridge.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cal State Northridge ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.5).
• Cal State Northridge ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.2%).
• Cal Poly ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.9).
• Cal Poly ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (16.2).

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Northridge Matadors Prediction

Cal State Northridge is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against Cal Poly, and are 7-1 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Cal State Northridge won 101-92 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Cal Poly Mustangs vs Cal State Northridge Matadors Prediction, Cal State Northridge is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Cal State Northridge is rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been very strong at home, while Cal Poly has been terrible on the road. the Matadors are in good form lately, with a 6-1 record in their last 7 games and 3-1 against the spread, and have been dominating Cal Poly in recent years, including a win this season. Take the Cal State Northridge Matadors and lay the points at home.