UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Northridge Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Cal State Northridge is a -1.5 point favorite vs UC Santa Barbara (5-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • UC Santa Barbara / Cal State Northridge TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (5-8) visit Premier America Credit Union Arena to take on the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Northridge, CA.

Cal State Northridge is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal State Northridge Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Santa Barbara+1.5 -110O 154.5 -110+105
Cal State Northridge -1.5 -110U 154.5 -110-125

UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Northridge Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cal State Northridge will win this college basketball game with 54.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Northridge Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Santa Barbara will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • 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 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

UC Santa Barbara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Santa Barbara has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.95 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -18.83% ROI

Cal State Northridge Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Northridge has a 13-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.8 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -18.83% ROI

UC Santa Barbara Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 57% from inside the arc (806/1,407) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 50%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 50% (1,373/2,754) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 51% (449/880) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Santa Barbara has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 50%

Cal State Northridge Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge is shooting 47% (498/1,056) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Cal State Northridge has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (196 rebounds/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Cal State Northridge has made 5.1 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Cal State Northridge has a 38% free throw rate (396 free throw attempts/1,056 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UC Santa Barbara Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.1 steals per game (66 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (430 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.2

UC Santa Barbara has forced 9.6 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/16 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 12.6

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,221 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Northridge Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (470 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cal State Northridge has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,178 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Northridge has averaged 8.8 steals per game (149 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cal State Northridge has 350 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd most among Big West Teams


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