Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • UC Riverside is a -1.5 point favorite vs Cal Poly
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Cal Poly / UC Riverside TV channel: ESPN+

The Cal Poly Mustangs visit SRC Arena to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Riverside, CA.

UC Riverside is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Cal Poly vs. UC Riverside Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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

Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Riverside will win this college basketball game with 58.9% 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 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cal Poly has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+15.90 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+5.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UC Riverside have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UC Riverside has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+1.60 Units / 6% ROI)

Cal Poly Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal Poly has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -8.88% ROI).

  • 6-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 9.13% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.12% ROI

UC Riverside Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Riverside has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -21.84% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Cal Poly Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal Poly has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (347 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Cal Poly has averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (889 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.5

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

Cal Poly has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (347 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

UC Riverside Offensive Stats & Trends:

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%

UC Riverside averaged 1.12 points per shot (2,179 points/1,942 shots) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UC Riverside averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

Cal Poly Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 80.6 points per game (7,011 points/87 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.0

Cal Poly has allowed 86.4 points per game (1,900 points/22 games) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

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 5.2 steals per game (114 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 7.1

UC Riverside has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

UC Riverside allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,227 points/1,714 shots) last season — 3rd highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

UC Riverside allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (205/568) last season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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