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Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State prediction: Long Beach State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal Poly vs Long Beach State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Long Beach State and Cal Poly will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Walter Pyramid on Saturday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Long Beach State a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Cal Poly.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Cal Poly and Long Beach State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Long Beach State a 54% chance of beating Cal Poly. Our predicted final score has Long Beach State winning 80-79.
According to our model, Cal Poly (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal Poly | Long Beach State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | o162.5 (-106) | u162.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Cal Poly +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Cal Poly | +114 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cal Poly +1.5 at the spread.
Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Long Beach State and Cal Poly at Walter Pyramid is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Walter Pyramid
Conclusion
We predict Long Beach State, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Cal Poly on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cal Poly vs. Long Beach State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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