Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • UC Riverside is a -6.5 point favorite vs Cal Poly
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Cal Poly / UC Riverside TV channel: ESPN+

The Cal Poly Mustangs visit Student Recreation Center to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Riverside, CA, CA, USA.

UC Riverside is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).

The Cal Poly vs. UC Riverside Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Cal Poly vs. UC Riverside Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cal Poly+6.5 -102O 158.5 -105+240
UC Riverside -6.5 -118U 158.5 -115-300

Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Riverside will win this college basketball game with 74.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Riverside will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cal Poly has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 19 away games (+10.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cal Poly have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cal Poly have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+18.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Cal Poly Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal Poly has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 7-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 2.99% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.3 Units / 27.21% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.35 Units / -36.23% ROI

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 19.55% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.1 Units / 25.46% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

Cal Poly Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal Poly has averaged 16.7 turnovers per game (368 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Cal Poly has averaged 16.7 turnovers per game (368 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Cal Poly averaged 63.0 points per game (1,891 points/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Cal Poly averaged 63.0 points per game (1,891 points/30 games) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72.6

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside shot 39% (766/1,942) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Riverside has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,595 points/1,359 shots) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.29

UC Riverside has averaged 1.14 points per shot (3,774 points/3,301 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.27

UC Riverside averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (547 free throw attempts/1,942 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%

Cal Poly Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal Poly has allowed 84.2 points per game (1,852 points/22 games) this season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 71.2

Cal Poly averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (621 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal Poly has allowed 84.2 points per game (1,852 points/22 games) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.9

Cal Poly averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (621 rebounds/30 games) last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

UC Riverside Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Riverside has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (529 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

UC Riverside has averaged 5.1 steals per game (112 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UC Riverside has averaged 5.1 steals per game (112 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UC Riverside averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (709 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8


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