Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal Poly vs UC Riverside
The Cal Poly Mustangs battle the UC Riverside Highlanders, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 31.
Cal Poly should be able to come out on top in their clash against UC Riverside. Our prediction is to back the road team on the Moneyline where a generous +102 can be landed.
Cal Poly Mustangs won their previous game by a 104-79 scoreline. It was on the road against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.
UC Riverside Highlanders were winners last time out. It was a 71-61 home victory against Long Beach State.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was UC Riverside who came out on top when they last played Cal Poly. A 88-84 win was recorded. It’s been eight UC Riverside wins in the past 10 games between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cal Poly
|
14-19 | 2710 | 2805 | -95 | 8-7 | 6-12 | 1L |
UC Riverside
|
10-22 | 2332 | 2492 | -160 | 7-7 | 3-15 | 1L |
Cal Poly vs UC Riverside Prediction & Picks
We dive into the best Cal Poly vs UC Riverside betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
If you’re looking for a value bet, then +102 that Cal Poly win this college matchup certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at juicy odds.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.
Key Cal Poly vs UC Riverside stats:
Cal Poly Moneyline Probability
The top sportsbooks make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
There’s a chance to back Cal Poly at bigger odds on the spread. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Cal Poly on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Under 160.5 points and Cal Poly/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
81
-
76
UC Riverside
A 81-76 win for Cal Poly is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
Cal Poly vs UC Riverside 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.
UC Riverside are available at Moneyline odds of -120, while opponents Cal Poly can be backed at -102. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 51% chance of winning.
The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 160.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. Those who wager Under 160.5 can get -110.
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- NCAAB: 07/12 2025 UC Riverside 88 Cal Poly 84
- NCAAB: 14/03 2025 Cal Poly 96 UC Riverside 83
- NCAAB: 22/02 2025 UC Riverside 100 Cal Poly 112
- NCAAB: 02/02 2025 Cal Poly 62 UC Riverside 80
- NCAAB: 25/02 2024 UC Riverside 84 Cal Poly 78
- NCAAB: 12/01 2024 Cal Poly 56 UC Riverside 71
- NCAAB: 05/03 2023 UC Riverside 73 Cal Poly 72
- NCAAB: 17/01 2023 Cal Poly 78 UC Riverside 83
- NCAAB: 20/02 2022 Cal Poly 58 UC Riverside 78
- NCAAB: 14/01 2022 UC Riverside 57 Cal Poly 46
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Cal Poly Stats
UC Riverside Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 165.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 176.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 160.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 86.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 91.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 160.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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