UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Cal Poly Mustangs predictions, Jan 22, 2026

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UC Santa Barbara

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will face off against Cal Poly Mustangs on January 22, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results recently, with UC Santa Barbara winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Cal Poly also winning 2 of their last 5 games.

The Gauchos will have home-court advantage in this fixture, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.22, compared to Cal Poly at 4.02. UC Santa Barbara will look to capitalize on their recent form and use their tactical strengths to secure a victory in front of their home crowd.

However, the Mustangs will not be an easy opponent, and they will surely put up a tough fight. In a game that could be close, both teams will be looking to come out on top and improve their standing in the league. The predicted final score stands at 85:76 in favor of UC Santa Barbara, but in the unpredictable world of college basketball, anything can happen on the day.

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UC Santa Barbara
77.3%
Cal Poly
22.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 85:76

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.22 4.1
MarathonBet 1.24 3.7
WilliamHill 1.2 4.5
Pinnacle 1.22 3.6
Best for US Customers 1.23 4.25

Latest Results

17.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Hawaii Warriors basketball – 77:62
15.01.26 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 69:75
08.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – UC Davis Aggies basketball – 86:93
03.01.26 Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 74:65
01.01.26 Cal State Fullerton Titans basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 95:84
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
08.01.26 Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 95:90
03.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 74:66
01.01.26 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 67:65

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UC Santa Barbara won 5.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Cal Poly may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, UC Santa Barbara is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, UC Santa Barbara won 19 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1363:1165. (average 68.2:58.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UC Santa Barbara won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 805:669. (average 67.1:55.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.02.25 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 96:77
    11.01.25 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 72:75
    29.02.24 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 83:75
    06.01.24 Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 52:61
    09.03.23 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 64:54

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.14%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.02%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.18%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

    27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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