Who’s Playing
Cal Poly @ California Baptist
Current Records: Cal Poly 2-4; California Baptist 6-1
What to Know
The Cal Poly Mustangs will take on the California Baptist Lancers at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday at CBU Events Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Mustangs have more to be thankful for after their game against the Idaho Vandals last week. Cal Poly had just enough and edged out Idaho 67-63.
Meanwhile, California Baptist took their contest at home on Saturday with ease, bagging an 85-38 win over the San Diego Christian Hawks.
Cal Poly is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Cal Poly, who are 2-3 against the spread.
The Mustangs are now 2-4 while the Lancers sit at 6-1. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Cal Poly has only been able to knock down 39.30% percent of their shots, which is the 26th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. California Baptist’s offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the matchup with a 49.90% field goal percentage, good for 20th best in college basketball. We’ll see if their 10.60% advantage translates to a win.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: CBU Events Center — Riverside, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Lancers are a big 10-point favorite against the Mustangs, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last three years.
