Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo vs Cal State Fullerton Picks and Prediction – 2/14/2025

Cal Poly enters this matchup with a 9-15 record and a 3-9 mark in conference play, coming off a convincing 79-63 victory over Hawaii. The Mustangs have won three of the last four games, showing signs of offensive improvement. Cal State Fullerton sits at 6-19 overall and just 1-12 in conference play, struggling through a five-game losing streak, including a recent 65-49 loss to UC Davis. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Cal Poly leans on the scoring of Owen Koonce, who averages 17.4 points per game while shooting an efficient 53.4% from the field and 89.6% at the free-throw line. The Mustangs put up 78.9 points per game, shooting 45.2% and averaging 14.9 assists per contest. Ball movement has been a strength, but rebounding has been average at 35.2 per game. Jarred Hyder leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.

Defensively, Cal Poly has struggled, allowing 83.1 points per game. Opponents have found success inside and outside, which has led to issues closing out games. Isaac Jessup leads the team in steals with 1.6 per game, while Mac Riniker contributes with 0.8 blocks per contest. 

Cal State Fullerton has had difficulty scoring, averaging just 64.2 points per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Donovan Oday is the top scorer at 13.4 points per game but lacks a strong supporting cast. Kaleb Brown leads the team with just 1.8 assists per game, showing the Titans’ struggles in offensive distribution. 

Rebounding has also been an issue, as the team pulls down just 32.6 per game. On defense, Fullerton allows 74.4 points per game but has been slightly better at limiting easy baskets. Oday is the leader in steals with 1.0 per game, while Kendrick De Luna provides limited rim protection with 0.4 blocks per contest. 

Cal Poly has been the better offensive team and has shown recent improvement in conference play. Fullerton’s offensive struggles and lack of playmaking make it difficult to trust them in this spot. Expect Koonce to have another strong game as the Mustangs take control. Final Score Prediction: Cal Poly wins and covers 78-67.