CSU Northridge Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Cal Poly Mustangs
In a highly anticipated Big West matchup, the Cal Poly SLO Mustangs and Cal State Northridge Matadors will face off on Thursday night. The Mustangs have struggled this
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated Big West matchup, the Cal Poly SLO Mustangs and Cal State Northridge Matadors will face off on Thursday night. The Mustangs have struggled this season, suffering their eleventh consecutive conference loss in their previous game against UC Davis. However, they managed to cover the 9.5-point spread. The Matadors, on the other hand, ended their five-game losing streak by staging a comeback victory against UC Riverside. The game will be televised on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET from the Premier America Credit Union Arena. CSU Northridge is currently favored by 8.5 points, and the betting line has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mustangs +340 | Matadors -460
Spread: Mustangs +8.5 (-110) | Matadors -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that CSU Northridge will win straight-up is 82%.
Cal Poly Mustangs
The 2023-2,024 season for the Cal Poly SLO Mustangs basketball team has been a disappointment, particularly in terms of offensive performance. The team ranks 333rd overall in the Pomeroy Ratings, with their adjusted offensive efficiency rating placing them at 349th, averaging a mere 0.935 points per possession. Cal Poly SLO has struggled to score consistently, shooting 40 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, their turnover percentage ranks 293rd, resulting in an average of 12.8 turnovers per game. In their most recent games, the team's turnovers have increased to 15.0 per game. Despite ranking higher in defense at 218th, the team has a power ranking of 289 and an overall record of 4-19. Offensively, they hit an average of 40.26 percent of their field goals and 70.44 percent of their free throws. They make an average of 31.43 percent of their three-pointers and average 32.36 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 45.03 percent of field goals and 71.70 percent of free throws. They also allow an average of 33.24 percent of three-pointers and average 38.91 defensive rebounds per game.