UC Santa Barbara vs Long Beach State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Long Beach State (13-15) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UC Santa Barbara (9-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • UC Santa Barbara / Long Beach State TV channel: ESPN+

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (9-16) visit Walter Pyramid to take on the Long Beach State Beach (13-15) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Long Beach, CA.

Long Beach State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (+100).

The UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Santa Barbara+4.5 -120O 155.5 -110+155
Long Beach State -4.5 +100U 155.5 -110-190

UC Santa Barbara vs Long Beach State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Long Beach State will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UC Santa Barbara vs Long Beach State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UC Santa Barbara will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Long Beach State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)

UC Santa Barbara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Santa Barbara has a 9-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.7 Units / -33.86% ROI).

  • 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.6 Units / -10.75% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.39% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI

Long Beach State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Long Beach State has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.45 Units / -11.22% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.05 Units / 12% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.85 Units / 9.28% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.65 Units / -18.28% ROI

UC Santa Barbara Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 38% from three (135/356) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (164 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.1

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 50% (1,531/3,069) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 1.37 points per shot (4,204 points/3,069 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Long Beach State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 20.4

Long Beach State has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (243 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 9.1

Long Beach State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (851/1,246) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

Long Beach State is shooting 46% (626/1,362) this season — 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 45%

UC Santa Barbara Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.4 steals per game (96 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Santa Barbara has forced 9.5 turnovers per game (208 turnovers/22 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 12.3

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (573 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.9

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 5.6 steals per game (317 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Long Beach State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Long Beach State has averaged 7.9 steals per game (433 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Long Beach State has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 6.6

Long Beach State has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Long Beach State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (188 steals/22 games) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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