The CSU Northridge Matadors (16-10, 9-5 Big West) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they hit the road to play the UCSB Gauchos (17-9, 10-5 Big West) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at The Thunderdome as 5.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 156.5 points.
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UCSB vs. CSU Northridge betting lines
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: -264
- CSU Northridge moneyline odds to win: +209
- Spread: UCSB (-5.5)
- Total: 156.5
UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UCSB owns a better record against the spread in home games (7-3-0) than it does on the road (2-9-0).
- The Gauchos have hit the over on the over/under in seven of 10 home games (70%), compared to five of 11 road games (45.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UCSB has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.778) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Gauchos have averaged 79.2 points per game over their last 10 contests, the same amount they’ve put up on average this season.
- UCSB has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 70.7 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 73.0 points per game its opponents average in the 2025-26 season.
- The Gauchos are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.7 threes per game and shooting 39.4% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.2 makes and 38.4% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-14-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 2-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-6 (Home: 7-2; Away: 4-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (41st in nation) | 47.3 (332nd) | 32.0 (196th) | 25.3 (first) | 14.9 (120th) | 11.8 (254th) |
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CSU Northridge statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, CSU Northridge has a better winning percentage at home (.818, 9-2-0 record) than away (.364, 4-7-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Matadors games have finished over seven of 11 times at home (63.6%), and eight of 11 away (72.7%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Matadors have won a higher percentage of games at home (4-0) than on the road (2-7).
Recent trends
- The Matadors are averaging 85.0 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 3.0 more than their average for the season (82.0).
- CSU Northridge is giving up 80.3 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 1.3 more points than it is allowing for the season (79.0).
- The Matadors are draining 8.1 three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.4 more than their average for the season (7.7). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (38.6%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.4%).
CSU Northridge betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 9-2-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
- O-U-P: 15-9-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-9 (Home: 4-0; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (140th in nation) | 42.3 (78th) | 36.6 (26th) | 31.3 (201st) | 17.5 (26th) | 13.0 (328th) |
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