Cal Poly vs UC Irvine Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal Poly vs UC Irvine

The Cal Poly Mustangs go up against the UC Irvine Anteaters, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, March 5.

The best wager could involve backing Cal Poly against the spread. There’s a generous +9.5 available at -114 that the underdogs cover the line against UC Irvine and that has to be our pick.

Cal Poly Mustangs suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 80-64 scoreline occurred on the road against UC San Diego Tritons.

UC Irvine Anteaters won their last game, beating UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at home. It was a 64-60 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cal Poly had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 79-73 win over UC Irvine. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight UC Irvine victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
Cal Poly	14-19	2710	2805	-95	8-7	6-12	1L

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Cal Poly vs UC Irvine Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Cal Poly vs UC Irvine bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s some great value on the spread for this college showdown and we like the underdogs at +9.5. We’re happy to take Cal Poly with this advantage at -114.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Cal Poly vs UC Irvine stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by Cal Poly in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Cal Poly in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Irvine in 3 consecutive games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Irvine in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by UC Irvine in 11 of their last 20 games.

Cal Poly +9.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 53.2% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cal Poly 72 - 79 UC Irvine

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Cal Poly vs UC Irvine Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, UC Irvine are red-hot -455 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 82% chance of winning this college game. At +350, Cal Poly are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

9.5 is the spread and 157.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 157.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Cal Poly

+350

UC Irvine

-455

Point Spread

Cal Poly +9.5

-110

UC Irvine -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 157.5

-105

Over 157.5

-115

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Cal Poly Stats

UC Irvine Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 167.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 167.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 82.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 86.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 66.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Hawaii	24-8	2548	2231	317	17-3	7-5	2W
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
UC San Diego	23-11	2573	2390	183	14-5	9-6	1L
Cal State Northridge	20-14	2767	2713	54	13-3	7-11	1L
UC Davis	19-14	2562	2478	84	13-4	6-10	1L
UCSB	18-14	2483	2328	155	12-4	6-10	3L
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	2822	2778	44	12-5	6-11	1L
Cal Poly	14-19	2710	2805	-95	8-7	6-12	1L
Long Beach State	10-22	2396	2489	-93	7-9	3-13	1W
UC Riverside	10-22	2332	2492	-160	7-7	3-15	1L
CSU Bakersfield	8-24	2339	2627	-288	6-11	2-13	15L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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