Seattle U vs. UC Davis betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 17

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The Seattle U Redhawks (8-2) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the UC Davis Aggies (5-4) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at University Credit Union Center as only 2.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 143.5 points.

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Seattle U Cover -2.5 vs UC Davis -115

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Seattle U vs. UC Davis betting lines

  • Seattle U moneyline odds to win: -156
  • UC Davis moneyline odds to win: +130
  • Spread: Seattle U (-2.5)
  • Total: 143.5

Seattle U statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Seattle U covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Seattle U covered five times in 12 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered six times in 15 opportunities in away games.
  • The Redhawks exceeded the total in three of 12 home games (25%) last season. They fared better on the road, topping the total in seven of 15 matchups (46.7%).
  • At home last season, Seattle U won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 7-4 (.636). In road games, it was 2-5 (.286) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Redhawks scored 70.4 points per game and gave up 66.4 last season, ranking them 269th in college basketball offensively and 34th defensively.
  • On the boards, Seattle U was 229th in the country in rebounds (31.1 per game) last season. It was 99th in rebounds allowed (30.0 per game).
  • At 12.1 assists per game last year, the Redhawks were 286th in college basketball.

Seattle U betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-5-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-3-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
53.1 (fifth in nation) 39.9 (49th) 32.1 (237th) 27.1 (33rd) 15.4 (130th) 12.2 (219th)

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UC Davis statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, UC Davis has a better winning percentage at home (.667, 2-1-0 record) than on the road (.400, 2-3-0).
  • In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Aggies’ games have finished above the over/under at home (33.3%, one of three) compared to on the road (60%, three of five).

Last season stats

  • The Aggies ranked 318th in the nation last year with 68.0 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 122nd with 70.3 points allowed per game.
  • Last season UC Davis pulled down 29.8 rebounds per game (307th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 32.7 rebounds per contest (277th-ranked).
  • The Aggies delivered just 11.1 assists per contest, which ranked 16th-worst in college basketball.

UC Davis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (151st in nation) 45.4 (276th) 28.7 (339th) 31.4 (201st) 14.3 (195th) 13.4 (303rd)
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