Cal Poly looks to cover the Mustangs-Gauchos pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 6-8 mark when they host Santa Barbara in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Santa Barbara Gauchos opened as 2-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Cal Poly Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cal Poly Mustangs sit at 6-8 (4-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Santa Barbara Gauchos are currently 6-8 (7-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Cal Poly is 8-3 OU, and Santa Barbara is 5-7 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 183 (Cal Poly) and the No. 212 (Santa Barbara) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cal Poly's No. 122-ranked offense, averaging 75.36 PPG, against a Gauchos defense that ranks No. 132 at 70.07 PPG. The Mustangs field goal percentage has averaged 43.87% so far, less than the Gauchos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.88% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Santa Barbara suffered a 65-57 loss against Hawaii on Sunday, getting 17 points from Gabe Vincent in a losing effort at Stan Sheriff Center.
Cal Poly got 17 points from Reese Morgan but lost anyway, 86-73, to Hawaii on Thursday at Stan Sheriff Center.
- Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cal Poly
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Santa Barbara's last 12 games when playing Cal Poly
- Santa Barbara is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cal Poly
- Cal Poly is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Cal Poly is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Santa Barbara
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cal Poly's last 12 games when playing Santa Barbara
Next Betting Matchups
Santa Barbara home to UC Irvine, Saturday, January 16th
Cal Poly at Long Beach State, Saturday, January 16th
