Cal Poly at Stanford College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/10/2017

Friday, November 10, 2017

Maples Pavilion

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The Cal Poly Mustangs travel to Maples Pavilion to play the Stanford Cardinal on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Cal Poly comes into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 11-19. They had a point differential of -5.2 as they averaged 67.2 points per game while giving up 72.3 per contest. Stanford had an overall mark of 14-16 last year. They averaged 69.7 points per contest and gave up 71.1, which was a point differential of -1.4.

Valuable Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Trends

The Cal Poly Mustangs were 10-17 against the spread last season

The Cal Poly Mustangs were 13-13 against the over/under last year

Important Stanford Cardinal Betting Trends

The Stanford Cardinal were 13-16 against the spread last season

The Stanford Cardinal were 14-15 against the over/under last year

Key Cal Poly Mustangs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Stanford Cardinal Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Donovan Fields averaged 11.3 points per game in 26.4 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 1.9 assists per contest and 2.1 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 44% for the year while his free throw percentage was 87%. Victor Joseph averaged 12 points per game while playing 25.5 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 1.8 rebounds per game and dished out 0.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 58% while his free throw percentage was at 82%.

Player Spotlight

Dorian Pickens averaged 12.6 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 29.9 minutes per contest. He also averaged 3.5 rebounds per contest and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 43% and his free throw percentage was 74%. Reid Travis averaged 17.4 points per game while playing 30.1 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 8.9 rebounds per game and had 0.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 58% and his free throw percentage finished at 65%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Mustangs allowed 72.3 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 184th in the nation. They also allowed a 47% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the arc, ranking them 307th and 337th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 37.3 rebounds a game which ranked 277th, and they gave up 12.8 assists per contest which put them in 140th place in the country. They forced 12.0 turnovers per game which ranked them 80th in college basketball. Cal Poly averaged 67.2 points per contest last season, which ranked them 302nd in Division 1. Their average scoring margin was -5.2 and their shooting percentage was 40% as a team, which had them ranked 333rd. Behind the arc they shot 34% which was good for 227th in D-1. They averaged 32.4 rebounds per game and 10.4 assists per game, which ranked them 324th and 343rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 333rd with 10.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cardinal surrendered 71.1 points per contest, which ranked them 145th in the country. Their defense allowed a 44% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 209th and 327th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 262nd with 14.2 assists allowed per contest, and 78th with 33.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cardinal were 274th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per game last season. Stanford was 259th in Division 1 with 69.7 points per game last year. They were 203rd in the country in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin was -1.4. They shot 32% from 3-point range, which was good for 307th in the nation. They were 255th in college basketball in rebounding with 34.4 boards per game and 162nd in assists per contest with 13.6. The Cardinal were 201st in turnovers per game with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Mustangs were 281st in the country in defensive rating last season with 107.4, and their offensive rating of 99.8 was ranked 265th. They were 293rd in college basketball in pace with 66.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 48% was 305th. As a unit they were 314th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shot 3-pointers on 42% of their shot attempts, ranking 42nd in D-1. Cal Poly was 319th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 52%, which was 261st in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Stanford was 181st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 16.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 18.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 52%, which was 260th in the nation. The Cardinal were 262nd in the country in offensive rating with 100, and their defensive rating of 102 was ranked 165th. In terms of pace they were 196th in Division 1 with 69.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% was 276th. As a team they were 271st in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shot 3-pointers on 28% of their shots, ranking 334th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Cal Poly/Stanford college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Stanford

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