Cal Poly Mustangs at CSUN Matadors Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Cal Poly Mustangs (5-14, 1-5 BigWst) will be at the Matadome to go head-to-head with the CSUN Matadors (9-13, 3-3 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Cal Poly Mustangs vs. CSUN Matadors Betting Odds

In their last game, the Matadors fell to the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 78-71, while the Mustangs dismantled the UC Riverside Highlanders, 71-45.

Cal Poly played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.482) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 25.9). For those same stats, UC Riverside was 0.383 and 23.3, respectively. CSUN, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 15.8). Lamine Diane played well for CSUN with 39 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cal Poly was lifted by Job Alexander, who contributed 15 points, six rebounds and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Diane led the Matadors to a 78-74 victory. He notched a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of CSUN’s largest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while Cal Poly went 16 times.

Contrasting paces will be on display in this matchup. CSUN prefers a fast-paced style of play (67th in possessions per game), while Cal Poly is more half-court-oriented (306th in possessions per game).

Cal Poly Mustangs at CSUN Matadors Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • CSUN ranks 31st in assists per game (16.3) while Cal Poly ranks 221st (11.6).
  • The Matadors rank 31st in blocks per game (4.5) while the Mustangs rank 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Mustangs rank 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Matadors rank 247th (19.0).
  • CSUN ranks 152nd in rebounds per game (35.8) while Cal Poly ranks 253rd (33.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 5.5 for the season.