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Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly prediction: Why Cal Poly is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Long Beach State vs Cal Poly predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Cal Poly will face Long Beach State in men's college basketball action at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center on Thursday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Cal Poly as the most likely winner of the Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Long Beach State and Cal Poly 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Cal Poly a 65% chance of beating Long Beach State. Our predicted final score has Cal Poly winning 83-79.
According to our model, Long Beach State (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Long Beach State | Cal Poly |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-114) | -5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +210 | -245 |
| Total | o162.5 (-105) | u162.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly 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 | Long Beach State +5.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Long Beach State | +210 |
| Total | Over 162.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Long Beach State to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Cal Poly and Long Beach State at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Robert A. Mott Athletics Center
Conclusion
We predict Cal Poly, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Long Beach State on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Long Beach State vs. Cal Poly insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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