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

Game outlook

In this UC San Diego vs. Cal Poly prediction, the (22-4, 12-2 Big West) UC San Diego team will face off against the (10-16, 4-10 Big West) Cal Poly team in an in-state conference battle. UC San Diego previously defeated Cal Poly by 27 points earlier this season. UC San Diego is coming off a dominant 85-60 victory against UC Davis, while Cal Poly recently lost a close game to Cal State Northridge. The current betting line favors UC San Diego at -13.5. Tipoff is set for 10:00 EST. Keep reading for more insights on this upcoming matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tritons -950 | Mustangs +615

Spread: Tritons -13.5 (-110) | Mustangs +13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC San Diego will win straight-up is 90%.

UC San Diego Tritons

UC San Diego Tritons are currently tied at the top of the Big West with UC Irvine, with both teams having 12-2 records. The Tritons have won their last seven games, including four out of their last five away games. In their most recent game, they were led by senior guard Tyler McGhie, who scored 22 points and had five assists. McGhie is the second leading scorer for the team at 16.8 PPG. Their top scorer is Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, a senior guard averaging 19.8 PPG. Nordin Kapic, a junior forward, is the top frontcourt player for the team. Ranked 40th overall according to KenPom, UC San Diego is projected to be an 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their offensive and defensive rankings are 44 and 11, respectively. Offensively, they are shooting 46.57% from the field and 75.61% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are allowing 40.83% of field goals and 72.80% of free throws. The Tritons have been strong on the boards, averaging 33.76 rebounds per game. To secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, they may need to win the Big West Tournament.