Cal State Fullerton vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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UC Santa Barbara guard Ajay Mitchell, right, looks to pass as Baylor guard Dale Bonner defends in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, 2023, in Denver.
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  • UC Santa Barbara (6-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Cal State Fullerton (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Cal State Fullerton / UC Santa Barbara TV channel: ESPN+

The Cal State Fullerton Titans (7-9) visit Thunderdome to take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (6-8) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Santa Barbara, CA.

UC Santa Barbara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cal State Fullerton+7.5 -115O 139.5 -110+240
UC Santa Barbara -7.5 -105U 139.5 -110-300

Cal State Fullerton vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UC Santa Barbara will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cal State Fullerton vs UC Santa Barbara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cal State Fullerton will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cal State Fullerton has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+9.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Cal State Fullerton has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Cal State Fullerton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cal State Fullerton has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cal State Fullerton has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 32 games (+19.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)

Cal State Fullerton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Fullerton has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 6.65% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

UC Santa Barbara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Santa Barbara has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.57% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.85 Units / -5.99% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.8% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

Cal State Fullerton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Fullerton has averaged 9.9 assists per game (505 assists/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Cal State Fullerton has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (162 assists/ 232 TOs) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cal State Fullerton has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (162 assists/ 232 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cal State Fullerton has averaged 67.2 points per game (1,210 points/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 73.3

UC Santa Barbara Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 60% from inside the arc (280/468) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 52%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 39% from three (115/293) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 50% (1,406/2,816) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

UC Santa Barbara has an eFG% of 57% this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 50%

Cal State Fullerton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Fullerton has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Cal State Fullerton has 123 steals this season — 4th most among Big West Teams

Cal State Fullerton has averaged 6.8 steals per game (123 steals/18 games) this season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cal State Fullerton has averaged 6.6 steals per game (336 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Santa Barbara Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.2 steals per game (71 steals/17 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,254 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (463 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 5.6 steals per game (292 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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