| MATCHUP | Cal Poly Mustangs | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-3 | 5-0 |
| Where | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Preview
Cal Poly has five games in the bag this year, going 2-3 overall. The Mustangs lost to USC in a blowout 94-64 in their opener. Topping the team was Ali Assran with 13 points, eight boards and two assists in 18 minutes of action. Cal Poly took their first win over Pacific Lutheran 101-79 in game two. Cayden Ward led the way this time on 26 points and eight boards, while Hamad Mousa doubled up on 23 points and 12 rebounds. Game three was a tight win over Seattle 73-71. The Mustangs were led by Hamad Mousa’s 18 points and eight rebounds. As for game four, it was a double-digit loss 93-79 versus Colorado State. Mousa had 18 points in the losing effort, adding three assists and a pair of rebounds in 27 minutes of work.
The Mustangs took on Montana in their most recent outing on Friday and trailed 37-26 by halftime. Cal Poly scored 56 more points from there in a 90-82 loss. Peter Bandelj was tops on 21 points this time and Cayden Ward had 15 points with six rebounds. Ali Assran led the team with 12 rebounds in 17 minutes during the losing effort, adding two points and one assist.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
Over on the Utah side, they’ve also played five games thus far. The opened was against San Jose State, and the Utes were ahead 44-38 at the half in an 84-75 win. Seydou Traore was the leader on the squad with 23 points and three assists, while both Terrence Brown (eight assists) and Keanu Dawes (nine rebounds) finished with 12 points apiece. In game two the Utes bagged another victory. This one was against Weber State, and took overtime to complete a 92-89 comeback win. Terrence Brown had 36 points with four rebounds and three assists, while Don McHenry added 26 points with six rebounds. In their third outing versus Holy Cross, the Utes had another easy win. Utah was ahead 48-34 by halftime and took it 87-69. Terrence Brown had 21 points and three boards, and Keanu Dawes put up 14 points, nine rebounds and two assists. As for game four versus Sam Houston, it was a little closer but still a win. Utah ended up with an 85-79 outcome there.
In Tuesday’s matchup with Fort Wayne, the Utes were up 42-32 at halftime and eventually finished off an 85-77 victory. Terrence Brown led the way on 27 points and Keanu Dawes doubled up on 10 points and 10 boards.
Cal Poly Mustangs @ Utah Utes Betting Trends: November 20, 2025
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last 12 games at Jon M. Huntsman Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Cal Poly has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
- Cal Poly has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games against non-Conference opponents.
Cal Poly vs Utah Prediction
I might take a stab on Cal Poly here. Probably not touching this one though, as it could easily go the other way. The Mustangs did some good things in their matchup with Montana last week, but the slow first half cost them in an eight-point defeat. Cal Poly shot reasonably well (43.5 percent) and had a 37-33 edge in rebounding. The 14 turnovers hurt though, as did the six of 21 missed free throws (71.4 percent). The Grizzlies shot a little better from the line (23-of-29) and it helped. Cal Poly can hang around here if they clean a few things up.