UC Davis Aggies vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Davis.

UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Prediction

The Gauchos and Aggies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aggies will host the game at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. UC Santa Barbara is favored by -3 in this Big West conference matchup the against UC Davis. The over/under for the game is set at 143 points.

UC Santa Barbara vs. UC Davis Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at UC Davis Aggies
  • Where: Davis at University Credit Union Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds USCB -3, USCB -167 | UCDV +135 O/U 143

Gauchos Preview: Can the Gauchos Grab a Win in Davis?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games

UC Santa Barbara fell to 5-2 on the season after an 84-76 home loss to UC San Diego on Thursday. The Gauchos, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-33 at halftime, UCSB scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42, unable to make up ground. The game’s total points hit 160, surpassing the O/U line of 142.

Gauchos Offense Breakdown

UC Santa Barbara put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and hitting 48.3% from three-point range, with 14 made threes on 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15 from the line.

Stephan Swenson was a standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 21 points and 5 assists. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 22 points, while Jason Fontenet contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.

Gauchos Team Defense

Despite UC Santa Barbara's defensive struggles, allowing 84 points on 51% shooting, their opponents found success from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 29 threes for 48%.

Inside the arc, the Gauchos gave up 11 two-point field goals on 55% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws (80%).

Aggies Preview: Will the Aggies Exceed Expectations at Home?

UC Davis improved to 3-4 on the season with a 77-66 home win over Cal Poly on Thursday. The Aggies, who were favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 143 fell short of the O/U line of 159.

After trailing 31-30 at halftime, UC Davis turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while holding Cal Poly to 35 points.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

UC Davis put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 threes on 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12-for-16 at the line.

Owen Koonce led the Aggies with 19 points, hitting 4-of-8 from deep, while Connor Sevilla added 17 points, shooting 50% from three. Pablo Tamba was perfect from the field, making all 7 of his shots, finishing with 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Aggies Team Defense

UC Davis gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. The Aggies allowed 28 made field goals on 63 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 21 threes, shooting 42%. UC Davis also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).

Gauchos vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their five previous road games, UC Santa Barbara has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 74 points per game.
  • In their last three games at home, the Aggies have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Aggies have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. UC Davis posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Gauchos have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.

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