Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Cal State-Northridge when they take on the Cal Poly Mustangs on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cal Poly Mustangs betting line opened as -5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Cal State-Northridge Matadors vs Cal Poly Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cal Poly Mustangs are 8-19 so far on the season, and 7-15-2 ATS vs the number. The Cal State-Northridge Matadors, meanwhile, are 6-21 and 10-14-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Cal Poly go 15-9 and the Cal State-Northridge Matadors go 8-16-1 on betting totals.
This game puts the Cal Poly Mustangs, most recently No. 252 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Cal State-Northridge Matadors, who rate No. 248 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cal Poly's No. 238-ranked offense, averaging 67.22 PPG, against a Matadors defense that ranks No. 121 at 71.56 PPG. The Mustangs field goal percentage has averaged 39.96% so far, less than the Matadors marksmen have achieved on the year, 43% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Matadors endured a 88-70 loss at the hands of the Titans on Saturday, despite a 16-point effort from Carl Brown at Titan Gym.
The Mustangs got 16 points from Victor Joseph, but it was UC Irvine that prevailed in a 75-58 final on Saturday at Mott Gymnasium.
Next Betting Matchups
Cal State-Northridge home to UC-Santa Barbara, Saturday, February 24th
Cal Poly at UC Riverside, Thursday, March 1st