On Saturday, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (12-17) face off against the Cal Poly Mustangs (11-17) at the Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, California. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Cal Poly comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against UC Santa Barbara. In a commanding 112-100 victory over UC Riverside, Jarred Hyder shone for the Mustangs by contributing 25 points. This season, Owen Koonce has been the standout player for Cal Poly, topping the scoring charts with an impressive average of 16.9 points per game. Following him closely, Jarred Hyder has established himself as the second-highest scorer for the team, maintaining an average of 13.7 points per game. Koonce not only leads in scoring but is also the top rebounder for the Mustangs, securing an average of 5.2 rebounds per game throughout the season. On the playmaking front, Hyder stands out as the assists-leader for the team, delivering an average of 3.2 assists per game. Over the past five games, Cal Poly has been on an offensive roll, accumulating an average of 88.2 points per game. The Mustangs are aiming to secure their sixth conference win of the season. Overall, they have been consistent in their offensive output, with an average of 80.5 points per game.

Cal State Bakersfield enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Long Beach State. In a 73-64 defeat against UC Irvine, Jemel Jones delivered an impressive performance by scoring 18 points for the Roadrunners. So far this season, Jones has emerged as the top scorer for Cal State Bakersfield, maintaining an average of 18.3 points per game. Trailing behind him is Corey Stephenson, who holds the position of the team's second-highest scorer with an average of 12 points per game. Besides his scoring abilities, Stephenson also excels on the boards, leading the team in rebounds with an average of 5.7 per game. Meanwhile, Jemel Jones contributes significantly in playmaking, leading the Roadrunners with an average of 2.1 assists each game. In their recent five outings, Cal State Bakersfield's defense has been challenged, conceding an average of 67 points per game. As they prepare to travel to San Luis Obispo to square off against Cal Poly, the Roadrunners are determined to avoid suffering their twelfth conference loss of the season. On the offensive front, the team averages 73.5 points per game, reflecting their capability to put up points on the scoreboard.

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