- UC Irvine (14-8) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UC Santa Barbara (8-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- UC Irvine / UC Santa Barbara TV channel: ESPN+
The UC Irvine Anteaters (14-8) visit Thunderdome to take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (8-10) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Santa Barbara, CA.
UC Irvine is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The UC Irvine vs. UC Santa Barbara Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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UC Irvine vs. UC Santa Barbara Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UC Irvine | -4.5 -110 | O 142.5 -110 | -165 |
| UC Santa Barbara | +4.5 -110 | U 142.5 -110 | +140 |
UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UC Irvine will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Santa Barbara will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.
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UC Irvine Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UC Irvine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+10.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- UC Irvine has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- UC Irvine has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+5.85 Units / 4% ROI)
- UC Irvine have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- UC Irvine has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
UC Santa Barbara Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UC Santa Barbara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- UC Santa Barbara has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
- UC Santa Barbara has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)
UC Irvine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UC Irvine has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.76% ROI).
- 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.2 Units / 11.91% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
UC Santa Barbara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UC Santa Barbara has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -19.57% ROI).
- 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -7.77% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.45% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
UC Irvine Offensive Stats & Trends:
UC Irvine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (877 assists/ 673 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.0
UC Irvine has averaged 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (210 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.2
UC Irvine has 877 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big West Teams
UC Irvine has 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 20.4
UC Santa Barbara Offensive Stats & Trends:
UC Santa Barbara is shooting 38% from three (131/343) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%
UC Santa Barbara is shooting 50% (1,508/3,017) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%
UC Santa Barbara has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 50%
UC Santa Barbara has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (156 rebounds/21 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.2
UC Irvine Defensive Stats & Trends:
UC Irvine has averaged 6.9 steals per game (395 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3
UC Irvine has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,437 points/1,279 shots) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
UC Irvine has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (583 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.0
UC Irvine has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,303/3,289) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 43%
UC Santa Barbara Defensive Stats & Trends:
UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.4 steals per game (92 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.4 steals per game (92 steals/21 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6
UC Santa Barbara has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (555 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.0
UC Santa Barbara has averaged 5.6 steals per game (313 steals/56 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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