The Long Beach State 49ers (8-16, 2-6 BigWst) head to Robert A. Mott Gym to go head-to-head with the Cal Poly Mustangs (5-16, 1-7 BigWst). The 49ers will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Cal Poly Mustangs ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Mustangs fell to the UC Davis Aggies, 63-53, while the 49ers were defeated by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 77-70.
Long Beach State held Hawaii to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 27.7) while Cal Poly held UC Davis to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 23.4). Donovan Fields had a good game for Cal Poly, recording 17 points. Long Beach State was led by Temidayo Yussuf, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds.
The 49ers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Long Beach State won 73-54. Long Beach State made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 21 of them (84.0 percent). Cal Poly, on the other hand, was just 7-10 (70.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this contest. Long Beach State likes to play fast (26th in possessions per game), while Cal Poly is more half-court-oriented (313th in possessions per game).
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cal Poly, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cal Poly ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Long Beach State ranks 244th (19.3).
- The 49ers average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. The Mustangs rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Long Beach State ranks 214th in assists per game (12.0) while Cal Poly ranks 232nd (11.4).
- The 49ers average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Mustangs rank 227th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- Cal Poly ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Long Beach State ranks 208th (8.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mustangs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
