UC Davis vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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 (7-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs UC Davis (11-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • UC Davis / UC Santa Barbara TV channel: ESPNU

The UC Davis Aggies (11-8) visit Thunderdome to take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (7-9) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Santa Barbara, CA.

UC Santa Barbara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The UC Davis vs. UC Santa Barbara Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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UC Davis vs. UC Santa Barbara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UC Davis+3.5 -110O 142.5 -110+140
UC Santa Barbara -3.5 -110U 142.5 -110-165

UC Davis vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction for Today:

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

UC Davis vs UC Santa Barbara Spread Prediction:

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


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  • UC Davis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UC Davis has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UC Davis has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.15 Units / 0% 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)
  • UC Santa Barbara has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)

UC Davis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Davis has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.05% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -11.18% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

UC Santa Barbara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UC Santa Barbara has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.33% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -7.24% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.2% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

UC Davis Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Davis has 24.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 19.1

UC Davis has a 43% free throw rate (1,227 free throw attempts/2,863 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 34%

UC Davis has a 42% free throw rate (437 free throw attempts/1,043 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 35%

UC Davis has averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (723 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 12.2

UC Santa Barbara Offensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 39% from three (125/323) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 50% (1,460/2,917) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

UC Santa Barbara is shooting 51% (536/1,043) this season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 44%

UC Santa Barbara has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 46%

UC Davis Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Davis has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (103/344) this season — best among Big West Teams ; League Avg: 33%

UC Davis has averaged 7.9 steals per game (151 steals/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Davis has 151 steals this season — 3rd most among Big West Teams

UC Davis has averaged 7.4 steals per game (376 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Santa Barbara Defensive Stats & Trends:

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (513 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 4.2 steals per game (80 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 5.6 steals per game (301 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UC Santa Barbara has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8


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