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California vs Cal Poly Prediction 11-7-24 College Basketball Picks

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Evan Walker

Cal Poly (0-1) vs. California (1-0)
November 7, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: California -15.5; Over/Under: +151
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The Cal Poly Mustangs and Cal Golden Bears meet Thursday in College Basketball action at the Haas Pavilion. Here’s a California vs Cal Poly Prediction. This article will include a California vs Cal Poly Pick.

Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Preview

The Cal Poly Mustangs lost to San Francisco, and they play Seattle, Eastern Washington, Arizona State, and Saint Mary’s next. The Cal Poly Mustangs are averaging 78 points on 40.6 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jarred Hyder is averaging 19 points and 2 rebounds, while Owen Koonce is averaging 18 points and 1 rebound. Kieran Elliott is the third double-digit scorer and Isaac Jessup is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Cal Poly Mustangs are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 93.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Poly Mustangs are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per Game.

Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview

The Cal Golden Bears beat Cal State Bakersfield, and they play Vanderbilt and USC next. The Cal Golden Bears are averaging 86 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jovan Blacksher Jr. is averaging 17 points and 4 rebounds, while Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 16 points and 1 assist. BJ Omot is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Campbell is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Cal Golden Bears are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Golden Bears are allowing 56.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per Game.

Why the California Golden Bears will win

Cal Poly has lost each of its last 21 games.
California has won each of its last four night games at Haas Pavilion.
Cal Poly has lost the first half in each of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

Twenty-one of California’s last 22 Thursday night home games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Thirty-seven of Cal Poly’s last 42 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

California vs Cal Poly Prediction

Cal Poly hung around with San Francisco as massive underdogs, and they’ve now covered 5 of their last 6 Games overall. California is talented, but the Golden Bears didn’t shoot the ball great in their season opener, and this could be a look-ahead spot with Vanderbilt and USC on deck. Cal Poly has covered 6 straight Games as a double-digit underdog. Give me the Mustangs and the points.