Cal Poly Mustangs vs Stanford Cardinal Matchup

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

Cal Poly vs Stanford Prediction

Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Cardinal face off at 10:00 ET on ACC. The Cardinal are hosting the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Stanford is favored by -14.5 against Cal Poly in a non-conference matchup.

Cal Poly vs. Stanford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Cal Poly Mustangs at Stanford Cardinal
Where: Stanford at Maples Pavilion
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds STAN -14.5, CALPOL +800 | STAN -1383 O/U 152.5

Mustangs Preview: Can Cal Poly Secure a Road Victory?

Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games

The Mustangs edged out a 82-79 win over Grambling State on Tuesday, November 26th, in a home game. Cal Poly entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

Cal Poly led 44-33 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

Cal Poly's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 40.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 22, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%.

Antwan Burnett led the way with 21 points, while Isaac Jessup, Owen Koonce, and Chilaydrien Newton each added 17. Ernest Ross also contributed 16 points, shooting 75% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Mustangs Team Defense

Cal Poly's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 50% shooting from the field. Opponents found success inside, hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 23/41.

From beyond the arc, Cal Poly allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 75%. Cal Poly gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Cardinal Preview: Can Stanford Lock in a Home Win?

Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games

Stanford dropped a 78-71 decision to Grand Canyon on Tuesday, November 26th. The Cardinal, who were -1 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

Stanford led 33-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 46 points while scoring 38. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.

Cardinal Offense Breakdown

Stanford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.1% overall and 18.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, but they found success at the free-throw line, hitting 79.2% of their shots, going 19 for 24.

Maxime Raynaud led the way with 29 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field, though he was just 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Jaylen Blakes added 22 points and 5 assists, while Collin Moore and Makaih Williams both shot over 60%, with Williams hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Cardinal Team Defense

Stanford's defense gave up 78 points despite holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Stanford limited their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 79%, converting 19 of 24 attempts. Stanford also conceded 12 offensive rebounds.

Mustangs vs Cardinal Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Mustangs have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 73 points per game in these contests.
Through their last ten home games, Stanford has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 71 points per game.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Cal Poly has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Cardinal have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.