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Cal Poly Faces Tough Challenge Against San Francisco in Season Opener, Odds Favor Dons by 19.5 Points

The 2023-2024 season was challenging for Cal Poly, who had a 4-28 record with only two wins against Division 1 teams and a winless streak in Big West play. In contrast, San Francisco had a successful season with a 23-10 record, despite losing in the first round of the NIT. San Francisco is the favorite in an upcoming game against Cal Poly, with the opening line set at -19.5 and remaining unchanged. Check back for updated odds before the game on Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mustangs +1600 | Dons -4500
• Spread: Mustangs +19.5 (-110) | Dons -19.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 98%.

Cal Poly vs San Francisco Stats

Cal Poly Mustangs

Cal Poly is looking to bounce back from a disappointing season with new faces on the team and a new head coach, Mike George. Senior Jarred Hyder will be a key player after averaging 10.3 points per game last season, but will need to improve his field goal percentage. Luka Tarlac is a transfer from Utah who is expected to make a bigger impact this season. The team struggled offensively last season, ranking low in field goal percentage and scoring, and defense also needs improvement. Cal Poly has a challenging schedule ahead but is hopeful for better results this season.

San Francisco Dons Analysis

The San Francisco Dons have a strong lineup this season with key returning players such as senior Marcus Williams, Malik Thomas, and Ndewedo Newbury. The addition of 7' senior center Carlton Linguard Jr. from the transfer portal adds depth to the team. Last season, the Dons had a balanced offense and solid defense, averaging 77.7 ppg and giving up 66.8 ppg. They were 19-14 ATS last season and dominant at home with a 14-2 record. The team is ranked #69 for offense and #33 for defense in the nation. In their upcoming games, they face Cal Poly before taking on Boise State. Their strong offensive stats include shooting 48.66% from the field and 75.31% from the free-throw line. On defense, they allow 42.78% field goals and 70.03% free throws. With a solid team and home court advantage, the Dons are a tough opponent for any team.

San Francisco Dons Favored Over Cal Poly Mustangs in Season Opener

In the previous season, San Francisco emerged victorious in 23 games and secured a spot in the NIT, while Cal Poly only managed to win four games and did not secure any wins in the Big West. Despite the significant turnover in their roster, can the Mustangs show improvement this season? With only one player returning who averaged more than four points per game and their key transfer from a major conference falling short of expected performance, Cal Poly may struggle once again. Meanwhile, the Dons have retained two of their top three scorers and added a valuable transfer, positioning them as the likely favorites in this upcoming game. The skill disparity between the two teams may result in an early dominance by USF, leading to a decisive victory and potentially covering the spread. Thus, the recommended pick is to support San Francisco in this matchup.

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