UC Irvine Anteaters Favored Against Cal Poly Mustangs in Big West Matchup
As the regular season comes to a close, the Cal Poly Mustangs and UC Irvine Anteaters are gearing up for their matchup at 10:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday. The Anteaters, with a
Game outlook
As the regular season comes to a close, the Cal Poly Mustangs and UC Irvine Anteaters are gearing up for their matchup at 10:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday. The Anteaters, with a record of 21-8, are the favorites with a point spread of -22.5, while the Mustangs will look to avenge their previous 14-point loss to UC Irvine. The game will take place at UC Irvine's Bren Events Center, and both teams will be looking to make the most of this opportunity as they head towards the end of the season.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mustangs +1,326 | Anteaters -3,500
Spread: Mustangs +22.5 (-110) | Anteaters -22.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Irvine will win straight-up is 97%.
Cal Poly Mustangs
Cal Poly's men's basketball team is having a difficult season, with a 0-18 record in the Big West conference. They are currently rated as the worst team in the Big West and 343rd nationally by KenPom. Their offense has been struggling, averaging only 62.7 points per game on 39.9% shooting. The team's leading scorer, Kobe Sanders, has been a standout, but overall the Mustangs are facing challenges on both ends of the court. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 73.2 points per game. With a power ranking of 355, Cal Poly ranks low in offensive and defensive categories, with poor shooting percentages and rebounding numbers. It seems unlikely that they will win a conference game this season, and their future in the Big West Tournament looks bleak.