UC Riverside Highlanders vs Cal Poly Mustangs predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

UC Riverside

Cal Poly

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In a highly-anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the UC Riverside Highlanders will clash with the Cal Poly Mustangs on January 31, 2026. Both teams have displayed a mixed bag of results in their recent form, with the Highlanders winning 2 of their last 5 matches and the Mustangs mirroring that record.

The UC Riverside Highlanders will have the home court advantage in this contest, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them slightly at 1.8. However, the Cal Poly Mustangs have shown resilience on the road and are not far behind in the odds at 1.85.

Tactically, both teams possess strengths that could play a crucial role in the outcome of the game. The Highlanders will look to capitalize on their home support and defensive capabilities, while the Mustangs will aim to exploit any weaknesses in their opponent’s game.

With the odds and recent form pointing to a closely contested matchup, fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable game between these two evenly matched teams. Ultimately, the outcome of this game could go either way, making it a must-watch for basketball fans.

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UC Riverside
50.7%		 Cal Poly
49.3%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.80 1.85

Latest Results

29.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Long Beach State 49ers basketball – 71:61
24.01.26 UC Davis Aggies basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 74:66
22.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 66:80
17.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – 81:72
15.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 88:73		 29.01.26 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 79:104
24.01.26 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – 78:93
22.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 107:67
15.01.26 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – Hawaii Warriors basketball – 66:86
10.01.26 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Davis Aggies basketball – 84:78

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UC Riverside won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • UC Riverside may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, UC Riverside won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1514:1355. (average 75.7:67.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UC Riverside won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 686:632. (average 76.2:70.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.12.25 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 84:88
    13.03.25 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 83:96
    22.02.25 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 112:100 OT
    01.02.25 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 80:62
    24.02.24 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – 78:84

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.55 (12.97%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 6.35 (9.3%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.2 (8.2%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 12 (4.92%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 13.6 (4.34%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.99%)

    7. Iowa State: 17 (3.47%)

    8. Florida Gators: 19 (3.11%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.11%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 21.8 (2.71%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (2.57%)

    12. Texas Tech: 23.6 (2.5%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.19%)

    14. Michigan State: 33.25 (1.78%)

    15. Brigham Young: 33.4 (1.77%)

    16. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.74%)

    17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.64%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 37 (1.6%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 37.4 (1.58%)

    20. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (1.18%)

    21. St. Johns Red Storm: 60.25 (0.98%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 64.2 (0.92%)

    23. Virginia Cavaliers: 73.4 (0.8%)

    24. Louisville: 76.2 (0.77%)

    25. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.77%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 85.2 (0.69%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 95.2 (0.62%)

    28. VCU Rams: 100 (0.59%)

    29. Boise State: 100 (0.59%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.59%)

    31. High Point: 100 (0.59%)

    32. Liberty: 100 (0.59%)

    33. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.59%)

    34. McNeese State: 100 (0.59%)

    35. Utah State: 100 (0.59%)

    36. Santa Clara: 100 (0.59%)

    37. Yale: 100 (0.59%)

    38. Saint Marys: 100 (0.59%)

    39. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.59%)

    40. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.59%)

    41. Clemson: 105.2 (0.56%)

    42. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.56%)

    43. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.49%)

    44. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.49%)

    45. UCLA: 120.2 (0.49%)

    46. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.49%)

    47. NC State: 120.2 (0.49%)

    48. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.45%)

    49. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.45%)

    50. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.45%)

    51. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.43%)

    52. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.39%)

    53. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.39%)

    54. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.39%)

    55. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.39%)

    56. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.39%)

    57. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.39%)

    58. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.39%)

    59. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.33%)

    60. TCU: 180.2 (0.33%)

    61. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.33%)

    62. Ole Miss Rebels: 230.2 (0.26%)

    63. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.26%)

    64. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.26%)

    65. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.26%)

    66. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.21%)

    67. Creighton: 280.2 (0.21%)

    68. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.21%)

    69. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.17%)

    70. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.12%)

    71. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.12%)

    72. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.08%)

    73. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

    74. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.06%)

    75. LSU: 1001 (0.06%)

    76. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.06%)

    77. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.06%)

    78. Colorado: 1001 (0.06%)

    79. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.06%)

    80. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    81. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.06%)

    82. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.06%)

    83. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.06%)

    84. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    85. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    86. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.06%)

    87. Arizona State: 1001 (0.06%)

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