UC Irvine vs Cal Poly Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • UC Irvine is a -7.5 point favorite vs Cal Poly
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • UC Irvine / Cal Poly TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Irvine Anteaters visit Robert A. Mott Athletics Center to take on the Cal Poly Mustangs on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Luis Obispo, CA.

UC Irvine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Irvine-7.5 -115O 158.5 -115-350
Cal Poly +7.5 -105U 158.5 -105+280

UC Irvine vs Cal Poly Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Irvine vs Cal Poly Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Irvine will cover the spread with 62.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+10.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UC Irvine have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UC Irvine has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 away games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cal Poly have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cal Poly has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)

UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Irvine has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 12.36% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI

Cal Poly Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal Poly has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 29.82% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI

UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine is shooting 81% from the free throw line (200/247) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 74%

UC Irvine is shooting 77% from the free throw line (678/882) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

UC Irvine averaged 15.8 assists per game (504 assists/32 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.7

UC Irvine has made 5.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cal Poly Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal Poly has averaged 17.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/14 games) this season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Cal Poly has averaged 17.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

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

UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Irvine has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (342 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.8

UC Irvine averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (842 rebounds/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Irvine has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (760 points/717 shots) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

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 85.7 points per game (1,200 points/14 games) this season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 70.1

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

Cal Poly has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (966 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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