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Cal Poly Mustangs vs UC San Diego Tritons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: LionTree Arena — San Diego, CA

Article updated Jan 9, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming Big West Conference matchup, the struggling Cal Poly Mustangs will face off against the dominant UC San Diego Tritons. The Mustangs, currently 6-10 overall and

Game outlook

In an upcoming Big West Conference matchup, the struggling Cal Poly Mustangs will face off against the dominant UC San Diego Tritons. The Mustangs, currently 6-10 overall and winless in conference play, will have a tough challenge against the impressive 13-2 Tritons, who are 3-0 in the Big West this season. The game is set to tip-off at 10:00 pm EST, with UC San Diego opening as the heavy betting favorite at -15, a line that has remained unchanged. It will be interesting to see if the Tritons can continue their winning streak or if the Mustangs can pull off an upset.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mustangs +800 | Tritons -1,350

Spread: Mustangs +15 (-110) | Tritons -15 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 157.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 93%.

Cal Poly Mustangs

The Cal Poly Mustangs suffered a 68-55 loss to Hawaii, dropping their season record to 6-10 and their conference record to 0-3. Head coach Mike DeGeorge attributed the loss to poor shooting and missed opportunities. The Mustangs shot just 34 percent from the field and failed to control the game against Hawaii. Guard Owen Koonce led the team with 15 points. Despite their struggles, the Mustangs hope to secure a win in their upcoming game against the Tritons. Their statistics show a lack of defensive efficiency and high turnover rates, but they rank well in scoring offense. Injuries are not a factor for the team. Cal Poly is ranked 45th in offense and 360th in defense, with a power ranking of 254. They are averaging 82.44 points per game and 37.06 rebounds per game. The team's field goal shooting percentage is 46.08%, and they are ranked 134th in this category. Their three-point shooting percentage is 33.79%, ranking 183rd. On defense, the Mustangs allow opposing teams to shoot 45.80% from the field and 34.24% from three-point range. Despite their struggles, the Mustangs remain focused on improving their performance and turning their season around.

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UC San Diego Tritons Analysis

The UC San Diego Tritons improved to 13-2 on the season and 3-0 in Big West play with a dominant 90-51 victory over Cal State Fullerton. This win marked the largest margin of victory for the Tritons in Big West Conference history. Led by Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones with 24 points and Tyler McGhie with 23 points, UC San Diego's winning streak now stands at 11 games. They continue to excel on both offense and defense, ranking high in scoring offense, field goal shooting, and defensive efficiency. The Tritons look to maintain their perfect record in Big West play against the Mustangs next. Additionally, the team has no reported injuries. Check out betting opportunities and promotions for upcoming games.

UC San Diego Tritons Expected to Dominate Cal Poly in Thursday Night Matchup

The UC San Diego Tritons are heavily favored to win in their upcoming matchup against Cal Poly on Thursday night. Their impressive 13-2 season record, undefeated conference play, and the longest current winning streak in the nation all point to their dominance in this game. The Tritons excel on both offense and defense, with superior efficiency compared to their opponents. The Mustangs' struggles with turnovers, ranking in the bottom five in the country, will likely result in numerous wasted possessions and a significant advantage for the Tritons, who are ranked fourth in forced turnovers nationally. With these advantages in mind, it is highly likely that the Tritons will secure their 12th consecutive victory in a convincing fashion. Therefore, the professional recommendation is to choose UC San Diego as the expected winner of this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Mustangs vs Tritons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mustangs vs Tritons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cal Poly Mustangs+800 → +900Moved
  • Moneyline · UC San Diego Tritons-1,350 → -1,600Moved
  • Spread · Cal Poly Mustangs+15 (-110) → +15 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · UC San Diego Tritons-15 (-110) → -15 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over157.5 (-110) → 158.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157.5 (-110) → 158.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Cal Poly Mustangs
14-19 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UC San Diego Tritons
23-11 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-09T11:17:07.998Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Cal Poly Mustangs suffered a 68-55 loss to Hawaii, dropping their season record to 6-10 and their conference record to 0-3. Head coach Mike DeGeorge attributed the loss to poor shooting and missed opportunities. The Mustangs shot just 34 percent from the field and failed to control the game against Hawaii. Guard Owen Koonce led the team with 15 points. Despite their struggles, the Mustangs hope to secure a win in their upcoming game against the Tritons. Their statistics show a lack of defensive efficiency and high turnover rates, but they rank well in scoring offense. Injuries are not a factor for the team. Cal Poly is ranked 45th in offense and 360th in defense, with a power ranking of 254. They are averaging 82.44 points per game and 37.06 rebounds per game. The team's field goal shooting percentage is 46.08%, and they are ranked 134th in this category. Their three-point shooting percentage is 33.79%, ranking 183rd. On defense, the Mustangs allow opposing teams to shoot 45.80% from the field and 34.24% from three-point range. Despite their struggles, the Mustangs remain focused on improving their performance and turning their season around.

The UC San Diego Tritons improved to 13-2 on the season and 3-0 in Big West play with a dominant 90-51 victory over Cal State Fullerton. This win marked the largest margin of victory for the Tritons in Big West Conference history. Led by Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones with 24 points and Tyler McGhie with 23 points, UC San Diego's winning streak now stands at 11 games. They continue to excel on both offense and defense, ranking high in scoring offense, field goal shooting, and defensive efficiency. The Tritons look to maintain their perfect record in Big West play against the Mustangs next. Additionally, the team has no reported injuries. Check out betting opportunities and promotions for upcoming games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-09Cal Poly Mustangs 87 · UC San Diego Tritons 92
  • 2024-01-13UC San Diego Tritons 86 · Cal Poly Mustangs 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UC San Diego Tritons defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 95-68

UC San Diego Tritons defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 95-68 on January 9, 2025, a 27-point decision in the series. UC San Diego Tritons' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 57-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cal Poly Mustangs +15 (-110) spread, UC San Diego Tritons covered, while the 163 combined points finished over the recorded total of 158.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonSpread · UC San Diego Tritons -15 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 157.5 (-110)Win