Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Picks & Predictions
The 2023-24 NCAAB season continues on January 11 with the Cal Poly Mustangs facing off against the UC Riverside Highlanders in a Big West Conference battle at SRC Arena in
Game outlook
The 2023-24 NCAAB season continues on January 11 with the Cal Poly Mustangs facing off against the UC Riverside Highlanders in a Big West Conference battle at SRC Arena in Riverside, California. The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET. This will be the first meeting of the season between the Mustangs and Highlanders, and UC Riverside aims to extend its winning streak over Cal Poly to nine games. The Highlanders are initially favored by 8.5 points, but the current line has been adjusted to UC Riverside -9.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mustangs +350 | Highlanders -474
Spread: Mustangs +9.5 (-110) | Highlanders -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Riverside will win straight-up is 83%.
Cal Poly Mustangs
The Cal Poly Mustangs have struggled in their recent games, winning only one of their last nine games overall. They have lost four straight contests in league play, including a game where they failed to cover a 6.5-point spread. In that game, they shot poorly from the field and allowed their opponent to make 50.0% of their field goals. Senior guard Kobe Sanders has been a standout player for the Mustangs this season, averaging 18.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. The team is ranked low in the NCAA NET Rankings and the KenPom rankings, and they struggle offensively, making a low number of three-pointers and shooting with a low percentage. Defensively, they allow a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers. Overall, the Mustangs have a 14-19 record this season.