Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Idaho Vandals to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 9:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 7:00 PM MT |
| Venue | ICCU Arena |
| Game setting | Idaho Vandals at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction favors Idaho Vandals. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction is whether Idaho Vandals can create useful possessions without giving Cal Poly Mustangs extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
| Date | Site for Cal Poly Mustangs | Score for Cal Poly Mustangs | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | Home | 80-83 | Idaho Vandals |
The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 1 completed meeting. In that window, Cal Poly Mustangs won 0 and Idaho Vandals won 1. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim. The dates should be read alongside the roster changes rather than used as an automatic prediction.
Our Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: Cal Poly Mustangs this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Grand Canyon Lopes | Away | Loss | 71–99 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Arizona Wildcats | Away | Loss | 84–104 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Cal State San Marcos Cougars | Home | Win | 78–62 |
For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, Cal Poly Mustangs went 1-2 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: Idaho Vandals this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders | Home | Win | 108–69 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Colorado State Rams | Away | Loss | 67–78 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | George Fox Bruins | Home | Win | 97–56 |
For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, Idaho Vandals went 2-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Cal Poly Mustangs | — | +110 |
| Moneyline | Idaho Vandals | — | -130 |
| Spread | Cal Poly Mustangs | 1.5 | -105 |
| Spread | Idaho Vandals | -1.5 | -115 |
| Total | Over | 167.5 | -105 |
| Total | Under | 167.5 | -115 |
For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Cal Poly Mustangs show 14-19 overall in 33 recorded games, 8-6 in the listed home games and 6-11 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 3 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Idaho Vandals show 21-15 overall in 36 recorded games, 9-4 in the listed home games and 7-9 in the listed away games. There were 11 games decided by five points or fewer, with 7 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Cal Poly Mustangs | Idaho Vandals |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 33 | 36 |
| Record in those games | 14-19 | 21-15 |
| Points per game in those results | 82.1 | 77.8 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 85.0 | 72.7 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 33.0 | 35.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 43.3 | 44.8 |
| Three-point percentage | 33.1 | 35.6 |
| Free-throw percentage | 78.7 | 73.5 |
| Rebounds per game | 38.2 | 37.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Assists per game | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Turnovers per game | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Steals per game | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Blocks per game | 2.2 | 2.3 |
The table supports Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: Cal Poly Mustangs last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Away | Grand Canyon Lopes | L | 71-99 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Away | Arizona Wildcats | L | 84-104 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Cal State San Marcos Cougars | W | 78-62 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Neutral | UC San Diego Tritons | L | 69-72 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Home | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | W | 108-76 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Away | UC Irvine Anteaters | L | 85-107 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | UC San Diego Tritons | L | 64-80 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Home | Long Beach State Beach | W | 102-92 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Away | Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors | W | 86-75 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Home | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | W | 89-79 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Cal Poly Mustangs contains 10 verified games, with a 5-5 record, 83.6 points scored and 84.6 allowed per game. For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Grand Canyon Lopes on Nov 11, 2026: 71-99 from the perspective of Cal Poly Mustangs. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 82.0 for and 82.6 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 108-76 against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners; the toughest was 71-99 against Grand Canyon Lopes.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: Idaho Vandals last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Home | Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders | W | 108-69 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Away | Colorado State Rams | L | 67-78 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | George Fox Bruins | W | 97-56 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Neutral | Houston Cougars | L | 47-78 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Neutral | Montana Grizzlies | W | 77-66 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Neutral | Eastern Washington Eagles | W | 81-68 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Neutral | Montana State Bobcats | W | 78-74 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Neutral | Sacramento State Hornets | W | 68-45 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | Away | Eastern Washington Eagles | W | 85-81 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | Northern Colorado Bears | L | 67-76 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Idaho Vandals contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 77.5 points scored and 69.1 allowed per game. For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders on Nov 08, 2026: 108-69 from the perspective of Idaho Vandals. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 79.2 for and 69.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 97-56 against George Fox Bruins; the toughest was 47-78 against Houston Cougars.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction is how Cal Poly Mustangs and Idaho Vandals handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Idaho Vandals, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Cal Poly Mustangs, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Cal Poly Mustangs at 51.9% effective field-goal shooting and Idaho Vandals at 53.1%. The difference is 1.2 percentage points, favoring Idaho Vandals. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 15.2 for Cal Poly Mustangs and 10.6 for Idaho Vandals. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Idaho Vandals, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Cal Poly Mustangs: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Cal Poly Mustangs cover 33 completed games and a 14-19 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 82.1 points for and 85.0 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Idaho Vandals, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Cal Poly Mustangs was 43.3% from the field and 33.1% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Idaho Vandals, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Cal Poly Mustangs is 51.9%, and 52.4% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Idaho Vandals: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Cal Poly Mustangs averaged 21.9 attempts per game and converted 78.7%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Idaho Vandals needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 13.7 assists and 15.2 turnovers per game for Cal Poly Mustangs, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.9. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Idaho Vandals: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Cal Poly Mustangs another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 38.2 total rebounds per game, including 11.3 on offense and 26.9 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Idaho Vandals needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Cal Poly Mustangs recorded 6.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Idaho Vandals, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
Idaho Vandals: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Idaho Vandals cover 36 completed games and a 21-15 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 77.8 points for and 72.7 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Cal Poly Mustangs, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Idaho Vandals was 44.8% from the field and 35.6% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Cal Poly Mustangs, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Idaho Vandals is 53.1%, and 46.8% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Cal Poly Mustangs: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Idaho Vandals averaged 20.4 attempts per game and converted 73.5%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Cal Poly Mustangs needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 12.5 assists and 10.6 turnovers per game for Idaho Vandals, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Cal Poly Mustangs: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Idaho Vandals another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 37.4 total rebounds per game, including 10.7 on offense and 26.7 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Cal Poly Mustangs needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Idaho Vandals recorded 5.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Cal Poly Mustangs, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Cal Poly Mustangs: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Assran | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Jake Davis | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Kieran Elliott | G | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Jess Esso Essis | G | 6′ 10″ | Sophomore |
| Braden Freeman | F | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Austin Goode | F | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Anthony Moore | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
| Jackson Mosley | PG | 5′ 10″ | Senior |
| Hamad Mousa | G | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Troy Plumtree | F | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Aaron Price Jr. | PF | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
| Jason Scott | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Guzman Vasilic | G | 6′ 4″ | Junior |
| Cayden Ward | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Canon Wyatt | G | 5′ 11″ | Freshman |
The current roster feed lists Mike DeGeorge as head coach for Cal Poly Mustangs. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
Idaho Vandals: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Carney | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Mo Diao | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Kristian Gonzalez | G | 6′ 3″ | Senior |
| Dylynn Groves | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Will Jenson | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Seth Joba | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Brady Kennison | G | 6′ 1″ | Junior |
| Miles Klapper | G | 6′ 3″ | Senior |
| Ryan Lafferty | G | 6′ 5″ | Junior |
| Nolan Newman-Gomez | F | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Zuby Toms | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Diego Trejo-Delgado | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| TJ Wal | G | 6′ 7″ | Freshman |
| Hudson Ward | F | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Jalen Williams | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Kase Wynott | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
The current roster feed lists Alex Pribble as head coach for Idaho Vandals. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction is ICCU Arena. Idaho Vandals has the familiar home environment, while Cal Poly Mustangs must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 9:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 7:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction has Idaho Vandals generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Cal Poly Mustangs wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Cal Poly Mustangs can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Idaho Vandals starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Cal Poly Mustangs and Idaho Vandals, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction selects Idaho Vandals to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction. Idaho Vandals is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, Cal Poly Mustangs can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Idaho Vandals after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Cal Poly Mustangs depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Idaho Vandals to win.