The Long Beach State 49ers (8-16, 2-6 BigWst) look to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Cal Poly Mustangs (5-16, 1-7 BigWst) at Robert A. Mott Gym. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Long Beach State 49ers at Cal Poly Mustangs Free Prediction
In the 49ers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 77-70. Hawaii’s 11.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Long Beach State, who had a rate of 19.7. The Rainbow Warriors’ mark was better than their season average of 15.9. Temidayo Yussuf led Long Beach State in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Mustangs lost to the UC Davis Aggies in their last game, 63-53. UC Davis’ 0.217 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Cal Poly, who had a rate of 0.073. The Aggies’ mark was below their season average of 0.221, while the Mustangs’ was below their season average of 0.146. Cal Poly’s Donovan Fields put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Long Beach State prefers a fast-breaking style of play (26th in possessions per game), while Cal Poly is more half-court-oriented (313th in possessions per game).
After the 49ers won both games against the Mustangs last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Long Beach State won 73-54. The 49ers made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.441 vs. 0.341).
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Odds Pick
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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 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. 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).
The 49ers rank 104th in blocks per game (3.4) while 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).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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