The CSU Northridge Matadors (9-7, 2-2 Big West) will host the Cal Poly Mustangs (6-10, 2-2 Big West) after winning seven straight home games.
CSU Northridge is a healthy 7.5-point favorite against Cal Poly when the Matadors take the court against the Mustangs on Thursday. The point total for the game is set at 175.5.
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CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Northridge, California
- Arena: Premier America Credit Union Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: CSU Northridge (-7.5)
- Moneyline: CSU Northridge (-334), Cal Poly (+267)
- Total: 175.5 points
Pick ATS:Cal Poly (+7.5)
- Pick OU: Under (175.5)
- Prediction: CSU Northridge 83, Cal Poly 79
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CSU Northridge vs. Cal Poly Comparison
| CSU Northridge Rank | CSU Northridge Stat | Cal Poly Stat | Cal Poly Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122nd | 80.1 | Points Scored | 80.7 | 109th |
| 300th | 78.2 | Points Allowed | 85.1 | 351st |
| 75th | 16.4 | Assists | 12.7 | 291st |
| 318th | 13.3 | Turnovers | 15.5 | 362nd |
| 244th | 44.3% | Field Goal % | 42.1% | 314th |
| 106th | 42.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 45.0% | 265th |
CSU Northridge Key Players
- Larry Hughes Jr. leads the Matadors in scoring, tallying 19.1 points per game to go with 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
- Josh O'Garro is CSU Northridge's leading rebounder, pulling down 9.0 per game, while Josiah Davis is its best passer, distributing 5.8 assists in each contest.
- The Matadors get the most three-point shooting production out of Hughes, who knocks down 3.5 threes per game.
- Hughes is CSU Northridge's leader in steals, averaging 2.1 steals per game, while O'Garro leads them in blocks with 0.8 per contest.
Cal Poly Key Players
- Hamad Mousa puts up 20.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Mustangs, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Peter Bandelj's assist statline paces Cal Poly with 3.3 assists per game.
- Mousa averages 2.9 three-pointers per game, the most on the Mustangs.
- Bandelj (1.2 steals per game) is the steal leader for Cal Poly while Ali Assran (0.6 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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