UCSB vs. CSU Bakersfield betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 6

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The UCSB Gauchos (7-2, 1-0 Big West) are heavily favored (-12.5) to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-5, 0-1 Big West) at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Thunderdome. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.

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UCSB vs. CSU Bakersfield betting lines

  • UCSB moneyline odds to win: -917
  • CSU Bakersfield moneyline odds to win: +596
  • Spread: UCSB (-12.5)
  • Total: 145.5

UCSB statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, UCSB had a better record against the spread (7-8-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-8-1).
  • The Gauchos exceeded the total in nine of 15 home games (60%) last season, compared to five of 14 road games (35.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, UCSB won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.714) compared to away games (.750).

Last season stats

  • At 74.3 points scored per game and 68.8 points conceded last season, the Gauchos were 157th in the nation on offense and 78th defensively.
  • At 30.7 rebounds per game and 29.1 rebounds conceded, UCSB was 261st and 56th in the country, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Gauchos were ranked 83rd in college basketball in assists with 14.9 per game.

UCSB betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 2-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-2-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (152nd in nation) 45.7 (285th) 34.3 (143rd) 26.2 (20th) 14.0 (211th) 11.7 (180th)

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CSU Bakersfield statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, CSU Bakersfield was better at home (8-6-0) than on the road (3-12-0) last season.
  • Roadrunners games finished above the over/under less often at home (nine times out of 14) than away (10 of 15) last year.
  • As moneyline underdogs last year, the Roadrunners won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (1-11).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Roadrunners posted 73.8 points per game (179th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 73.6 points per contest (228th-ranked).
  • With 27.7 rebounds allowed per game, CSU Bakersfield ranked 17th-best in college basketball. It ranked 174th in college basketball by pulling down 32.1 boards per contest.
  • The Roadrunners didn’t post many assists last year, ranking -1-worst in college basketball with 10.1 assists per game.

CSU Bakersfield betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-5-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.3 (327th in nation) 44.9 (245th) 33.8 (169th) 32.4 (249th) 10.7 (350th) 14.7 (344th)
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