Arizona State Sun Devils vs Cal Poly Mustangs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cal Poly vs Arizona State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tempe.

Cal Poly vs Arizona State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mustangs and Sun Devils. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with Arizona State being favored by -17.5 over Cal Poly.

Cal Poly vs. Arizona State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Cal Poly Mustangs at Arizona State Sun Devils
Where: Tempe at Desert Financial Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds ARZST -17.5, CALPOL +864 | ARZST -1552 O/U 153.5

Mustangs Preview: Do the Mustangs Have What it Takes on the Road?

Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games

The Mustangs picked up an 82-78 win over Eastern Washington on Sunday, November 17th. Cal Poly was +5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Cal Poly led 36-35 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 160, going over the O/U line of 157.5.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

Cal Poly's offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 82 points with a 51.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.4%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 11 of 31 threes, shooting 35.5%.

Nic McClain led the way with 28 points, shooting 10 of 12 from the field. Mac Riniker was also efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots. The Mustangs dished out 20 assists, with McClain contributing 5, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 5 of 11 attempts.

Mustangs Team Defense

Cal Poly's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Mustangs allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 33 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Cal Poly's opponents went 9/27, shooting 33%. The Mustangs also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 68%. Cal Poly gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sun Devils Preview: Can Arizona State Grab a Win at Home?

Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games

Arizona State improved to 2-1 on the season with an 81-66 win over St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday, November 17th. The Sun Devils were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 147, just over the O/U line of 145.5.

ASU led 39-29 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Tommies 42-37 after the break.

Sun Devils Offense Breakdown

Arizona State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, with 18 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.

Basheer Jihad led the way with 20 points, while Joson Sanon added 18 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jayden Quaintance contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall.

Sun Devils Team Defense

Despite Arizona State's defensive struggles, allowing 66 points on 50% shooting, they managed to hold their opponent to just 9 made threes on 22 attempts (40%). The Sun Devils also sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws (69%).

Inside the arc, Arizona State's defense gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts (56%). They also allowed 11 offensive rebounds, giving their opponent extra scoring opportunities.

Mustangs vs Sun Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Cal Poly has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Although Arizona State has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 67 points per game in these games.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Mustangs have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Arizona State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.