UC San Diego vs Cal Poly Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC San Diego vs Cal Poly

The UC San Diego Tritons battle the Cal Poly Mustangs, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when UCSD and Cal Poly take to the court. Therefore, the prediction is Under 170.5 points which is available at -112.

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UC San Diego Tritons previous game saw them claim a 85-62 home win over Stanton University Fighting Elks.

Cal Poly Mustangs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 83-80 at home to Idaho Vandals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 81-67 in favor of UCSD when they last played Cal Poly. UCSD have enjoyed five consecutive wins against Cal Poly. They’ve landed 5 victories from the past 7 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	11-2	1076	917	159	7-1	4-1	1W
Cal Poly	5-9	1158	1223	-65	2-4	3-5	4L

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UC San Diego vs Cal Poly Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential UC San Diego vs Cal Poly betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -112 about Under 170.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

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 UC San Diego vs Cal Poly stats:

• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 20 UCSD games on the road.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cal Poly games at home.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cal Poly games at home.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cal Poly games at home.
• The 170.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 170.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC San Diego 89 - 77 Cal Poly

Rather than betting on the Tritons to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 89-77 triumph in their favor.

UC San Diego vs Cal Poly Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cal Poly are massive +320 favorites. They are regarded as 24% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get -435 about UC San Diego.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 170.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 170.5 at -112.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

UCSD

-435

Cal Poly

+320

Point Spread

UCSD -8.5

-110

Cal Poly +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 170.5

-112

Over 170.5

-112

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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UC San Diego Stats

Cal Poly Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 170.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 on the Road: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 172.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 170.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 88.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.70 pts and allowed 81.20 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
UC San Diego	11-2	1076	917	159	7-1	4-1	1W
Hawaii	10-2	965	757	208	10-1	0-1	6W
UCSB	9-4	1032	930	102	7-1	2-3	1W
UC Irvine	9-5	1096	930	166	6-4	3-1	2W
UC Davis	7-5	957	892	65	5-1	2-4	2W
Cal State Northridge	8-6	1128	1097	31	6-0	2-6	1L
UC Riverside	6-8	1037	1095	-58	3-1	3-7	2L
CSU Bakersfield	6-8	1020	1086	-66	5-2	1-6	2W
Cal Poly	5-9	1158	1223	-65	2-4	3-5	4L
Cal State Fullerton	5-9	1228	1220	8	4-3	1-6	2L
Long Beach State	4-10	1049	1095	-46	4-3	0-7	1W

• 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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