California Golden Bears Dominate Cal Poly Mustangs in College Basketball Matchup

The California Golden Bears secured a convincing victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs in their college basketball matchup on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The game, held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California, saw the Golden Bears emerge victorious with a score of 91-73.

California, predicted to win by various analysts, lived up to expectations. Dimers‘ advanced college basketball model simulated the game 10,000 times and forecasted a 90% win probability for the Golden Bears, with a predicted final score of 85-71 in favor of California.

The Golden Bears, who are 15.5-point home favorites, demonstrated strong performance, particularly in attacking the rim and earning free-throw attempts. In their previous game, California defeated Cal State Bakersfield 86-73, showcasing their offensive prowess. Senior guard Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the team with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists in that game.

Cal Poly, despite their valiant effort, could not overcome the strong defense and offense of the Golden Bears. The Mustangs, who started their season with an 86-78 loss to San Francisco, showed promise under new coach Mike DeGeorge but were unable to secure their first win of the season. Senior guard Jarred Hyder and G Owen Koonce were notable performers for Cal Poly, scoring 19 and 18 points, respectively, in their season opener.

The betting odds reflected California’s dominance, with the Golden Bears listed as heavy favorites at -1600 on the moneyline and a spread of -15.5 points. The total points line was set at 151.5, with a slight edge towards the under.