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UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly prediction: Why UC Santa Barbara is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Santa Barbara vs Cal Poly predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Cal Poly will take on UC Santa Barbara in men's college basketball action at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects UC Santa Barbara as the most likely winner of the UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives UC Santa Barbara a 66% chance of beating Cal Poly. Our predicted final score has UC Santa Barbara winning 82-77.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 159.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Santa Barbara | Cal Poly |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-102) | +4.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -185 | +156 |
| Total | o159.5 (-105) | u159.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | UC Santa Barbara -4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | UC Santa Barbara | -185 |
| Total | Over 159.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Santa Barbara to win.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Robert A. Mott Athletics Center
Conclusion
We predict UC Santa Barbara, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Cal Poly on Saturday.
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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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