Cal Poly Mustangs vs
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Cal Poly vs. CSU Bakersfield: A Battle on the Court Set for Thursday Night

The upcoming matchup between Cal Poly and CSU Bakersfield on Thursday night promises to be a competitive battle on the basketball court. Cal Poly comes into this game with momentum after a 78-69 win over Long Beach State, while CSU Bakersfield looks to bounce back from an 83-79 loss to UC Riverside. With CSU Bakersfield holding a dominant 12-1 advantage in the all-time series and being the current betting favorite at -3.5, it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds. Stay tuned for our Cal Poly vs. CSU Bakersfield prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mustangs +130 | Roadrunners -160
• Spread: Mustangs +3.5 (-110) | Roadrunners -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 157.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that CSU Bakersfield will win straight-up is 62%.

Cal Poly vs CSU Bakersfield Stats

Cal Poly Mustangs

Cal Poly ended a seven-game losing streak with a victory over Long Beach State, securing their first conference win of the season. They are currently 10th in the Big West with a 1-8 conference record and 7-14 overall. The team dominated the game from the start, leading by as much as 18 points in the first half and never trailing. They shot 50.8% from the field and forced 23 turnovers, despite losing the rebounding battle. Jarred Hyder led the team with 19 points. Offensively, Cal Poly averages 79.1 points per game and shoots 45% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 84.3 points per game and have a power ranking of 336. Their free throw percentage of 75% is 75th in the nation, and they make an average of 10.7 three-pointers per game. Overall, the team has several key players contributing to their success and has shown strength on offense throughout the season.

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Analysis

CSU Bakersfield has had a mixed performance in their recent games, alternating wins and losses. In their most recent game against UC Riverside, they led at halftime but ultimately lost after giving up a late-game run. The team is currently tied for seventh in the Big West conference with a 4-5 record. Despite showing strength in three-point shooting and free throw percentage, they struggle with rebounding and defensive stats. Jemel Jones is a key player for the Roadrunners, averaging 18.4 points per game. The team will need to improve their consistency and defensive efforts in order to secure more victories moving forward.

Cal Poly Struggles to Maintain Strong Defense, Faces Tough Challenge Against CSU Bakersfield

Cal Poly secured a victory in their previous game; however, they have encountered difficulties in maintaining a strong defense throughout the season. Currently ranking as the fourth-worst team in Division I for scoring defense, the Mustangs have faced 12 consecutive losses to CSU Bakersfield. Despite the Roadrunners' average performance on both offense and defense, they are poised to take advantage of Cal Poly's vulnerable defense to deliver a superior offensive performance. With a commendable 7-2 record at home compared to Cal Poly's meager 2-10 record on the road this season, CSU Bakersfield is favored to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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