A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Cal State Fullerton Titans (13-14, 9-4 BigWst) when they clash with the Cal Poly Mustangs (6-19, 2-10 BigWst) at Titan Gym. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Cal Poly Mustangs at Cal State Fullerton Titans Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Titans fell to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 82-67, while the Mustangs beat the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 88-80.
Cal Poly’s 0.650 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Hawaii, who had a rate of 0.500. The Mustangs’ mark was above their season average of 0.470. Cal State Fullerton, meanwhile, forced UC Santa Barbara into a turnover percentage of 17.5 (above their season average of 14.3). Khalil Ahmad played well for Cal State Fullerton with 27 points. Cal Poly rallied around Donovan Fields, who finished with 28 points.
In their first matchup this season, Jackson Rowe led the Titans to an 80-63 victory. He recorded 15 points and nine rebounds. One of Cal State Fullerton’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 35 trips to the line, while Cal Poly went just nine times.
Cal State Fullerton could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Titans currently rank 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while Cal Poly is 311th in effective field goal percentage (0.478).
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cal State Fullerton, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Cal Poly ranks 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 289th (17.4).
- The Titans rank 178th in assists per game (12.8) while the Mustangs rank 260th (10.8).
- Cal Poly is 42nd in the nation with 5.4 steals allowed per game while Cal State Fullerton is 58th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Titans rank 97th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Mustangs rank 241st in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Cal Poly ranks 130th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Titans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.1 for the season.
