Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Grambling State vs Cal Poly NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Luis Obispo.
Grambling State vs Cal Poly Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Mustangs? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Cal Poly is favored by -5 against Grambling State in a non-conference matchup.
Grambling State vs. Cal Poly Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Grambling State Tigers at Cal Poly Mustangs
- Where: San Luis Obispo at Mott Athletics Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds CALPOL -5, GRMBST +172 | CALPOL -213 O/U 149.5
Tigers Preview: Will Grambling State Shock Everyone at Mott Athletics Center?
Grambling State’s recent game against USC on Sunday, November 24th, saw the Tigers fall 80-69 on the road. Despite being +21.5 point underdogs, they kept things closer than expected and covered the spread.
The Tigers led 38-37 at halftime but were outscored 43-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended up at 149, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Grambling State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong showing at the free-throw line, hitting 85.7% of their attempts.
Chibuzo Agbo led the way with 21 points, connecting on 4 of 9 three-pointers. Josh Cohen was efficient, scoring 18 points on 7 of 8 shooting, including a perfect 1 for 1 from deep. Mikale Stevenson dished out 10 assists to go along with his 14 points.
Tigers Team Defense
Grambling State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State's opponents shot 33%, making 7 of 21 three-point attempts. The Tigers also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 for 69%. Grambling State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Mustangs Preview: Will Cal Poly Find a Way to Win at Home?
Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games
Cal Poly fell 80-66 to Saint Mary's on Saturday, November 23rd. The Mustangs were +20.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn’t pull off the upset, they did manage to cover the spread.
After trailing 47-31 at halftime, Cal Poly tightened things up in the 2nd half, outscoring Saint Mary’s 35-33. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the O/U line of 148.5.
Mustangs Offense Breakdown
Cal Poly's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and hitting 32% from beyond the arc. They were efficient at the line, making 12 of 13 free throws for a 92.3% rate.
Luke Barrett led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Augustas Marciulionis added 18 points and 5 assists, while Owen Koonce contributed 16 points on 63.6% shooting.
Mustangs Team Defense
Cal Poly's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting. They allowed 57% from two-point range, with their opponents hitting 24 of 42 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Cal Poly's opponents shot 29%, making 8 of 27 threes. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws.
Tigers vs Mustangs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, Grambling State has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 60 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Cal Poly has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 79 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-5.
- The last five games that Cal Poly was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Grambling State vs Cal Poly Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Cal Poly -5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.