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Cal Poly vs UCLA Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Cal Poly Mustangs | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-7 | 8-3 |
| Where | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
In this article we will formulate a Cal Poly vs UCLA prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 19th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Preview
The Cal Poly Mustangs are 5-7 this season after they lost to Montana State by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Cal Poly led 41-40 at halftime, but was outscored 43-39 in the second half for the loss. The Mustangs shot 40% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Cayden Ward led Cal Poly with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Hamad Mousa added 16 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Cal Poly lost to UC Riverside by a score of 88-84, but did beat Cal State Fullerton by a score of 94-91 before that. The Mustangs have scored 82.6 points per game with 40.1 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.0 points against per game this season. Hamad Mousa is averaging 20.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while Peter Bandelj is averaging 17.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Mustangs. Cal Poly is shooting 43.4% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins are 8-3 this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 90-77 in their last game. UCLA led 45-33 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half to secure the victory. The Bruins shot 47% from the field, 54% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Donovan Dent led UCLA with 20 points and four assists, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, UCLA lost to Gonzaga by a score of 82-72, but did beat Oregon by a score of 74-63 before that. UCLA has scored 77.9 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.6 points against per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 16.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Donovan Dent is averaging 12.8 points and 6.5 assists per game for the Bruins this year.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won each of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
- Cal Poly has lost each of its last 11 road games following a home loss.
- Cal Poly has lost the first half in each of its last six Friday night road games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-four of UCLA’s last 36 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Eight of Cal Poly’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cal Poly ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.3).
- Cal Poly ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
Cal Poly vs UCLA Prediction
UCLA comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they are a huge favorite to get the win here. The Bruins are shooting 48% from the field and they just scored 90 against ASU. Cal Poly has lost two in a row and they have allowed at least 81 points in five straight games. The Mustangs are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored at least 80 in four straight. I think we are going to see plenty of points scored in this one, so I like the over here.
