The UCSB Gauchos (16-8, 8-5 Big West) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the UC Irvine Anteaters (20-4, 10-2 Big West) on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Bren Events Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 11:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The point total in the matchup is set at 141.5.
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UC Irvine Cover -8.5 vs UCSB -110
UC Irvine vs. UCSB betting lines
- UC Irvine moneyline odds to win: -400
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: +313
- Spread: UC Irvine (-8.5)
- Total: 141.5
UC Irvine statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UC Irvine has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in eight opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 12 opportunities in away games.
- In home games, the Anteaters eclipse the total 62.5% of the time (five of eight games). They’ve hit the over in 41.7% of away games (five of 12 contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, UC Irvine has won seven of eight games when playing at home, good for a .875 winning percentage. It has won seven of nine games away from home (.778) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Anteaters have been putting up 77.2 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly higher than the 75.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The past 10 games have seen UC Irvine give up 1.4 more points per game (67.4) than its season-long average (66.0).
- The Anteaters’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.6% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 6.8 makes and 35.3%.
UC Irvine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-8-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 13-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 7-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (190th in nation) | 38.9 (12th) | 36.0 (23rd) | 31.9 (231st) | 15.9 (49th) | 12.7 (304th) |
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UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, UCSB is 5-7-0 at home against the spread (.417 winning percentage). Away, it is 4-5-1 ATS (.400).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Gauchos’ games have finished above the over/under at home (58.3%, seven of 12) than away (30%, three of 10).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Gauchos are compiling 73.8 points per contest, compared to their season average of 74.7.
- While UCSB is ceding 66.7 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 69.6 points per contest.
- The Gauchos are draining 10.6 three-pointers per contest with a 42.4% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.9 and 39.4%.
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-12-1 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 4-5-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-1; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 10-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-6 (Home: 8-4; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (40th in nation) | 41.7 (76th) | 32.0 (191st) | 27.6 (22nd) | 14.8 (104th) | 12.0 (250th) |
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