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Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks
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UC Riverside (14-8) vs Cal Poly (8-14)
February 1, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UC Riverside -7 — Over/Under: 159
The Cal Poly Mustangs are visiting the UC-Riverside Highlanders on Saturday, February 1st at the SRC 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 UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction. We will examine:
The UC-Riverside Highlanders’ recent form and player performance
The Cal Poly Mustangs’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving UC-Riverside Highlanders
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent betting trends in games played between Cal Poly Mustangs and UC-Riverside Highlanders
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Riverside Highlanders game
UC-Riverside Highlanders Preview
The UC Riverside Highlanders have a 14-8 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big West. They are coming off a 60-58 win over UC Davis. The Highlanders are 12-7-1 against the spread, and 11-9 in over/under while having a 9-1 home record.
Offensively, UC Riverside is averaging 72.5 points per game, which ranks 236th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.7 points per game (225th). The Highlanders shoot 42% from the field (319th) and 33.4% from beyond the arc (210th). The Highlanders shoot 72.1% from the free throw line (174th) and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game (84th).
Barrington Hargress leads UC Riverside in scoring this season, with an average of 20 points, adding a team-high 4.1 assists, while Kaleb Smith adds 11.5 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Cal Poly Mustangs Preview
The Cal Poly Mustangs have an 8-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 90-81 win over Cal State Bakersfield. The Mustangs are 9-12 against the spread, and 14-7 in over/under, while having a 3-10 road record.
Offensively, Cal Poly is averaging 79.6 points per game, which is 64th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 84.2 points per game (361st). The Mustangs shoot 45.4% from the field (152nd) and 34% from beyond the arc (179th). The Mustangs shoot 75.1% from the free throw line (68th) and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game (196th).
Owen Koonce leads Cal Poly in scoring this season, with an average of 17.9 points and a team-high 5.4 rebounds, while Jarred Hyder adds 13.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and a team-high 3.3 assists per game.
Why the UC Riverside Highlanders will win
- UC Riverside has won each of its last 10 games against Cal Poly.
- Cal Poly has lost 25 of its last 26 day games against the Big West Conference.
- Cal Poly has lost the first half in each of its last eight Saturday road games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
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- Fifty-seven of Cal Poly’s last 62 day games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Thirty-one of UC Riverside’s last 36 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Riverside ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.5).
- Cal Poly ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.5).
- Cal Poly ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (84.2).
Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC-Riverside Highlanders Head-to-Head
UC-Riverside has won their last 10 meetings against Cal Poly, but Cal Poly is 3-1 the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, UC Riverside won 84-78 on the road, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
Cal Poly Mustangs UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction
In this Cal Poly Mustangs UC-Riverside Highlanders Prediction, UC-Riverside is coming as -7 home favorites. UC-Riverside is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season and they have been almost perfect at home, while Cal Poly is terrible on the road. the Highlanders are coming off four consecutive wins and are 4-1 against the spread, while the Mustangs are 2-7 in their last 9. Take the better team in better form. Take the UC-Riverside Highlanders and lay the points at home.