The UCSB Gauchos (12-5, 4-2 Big West) are 8.5-point favorites as they try to continue a four-game home winning streak when they take on the UC Davis Aggies (10-8, 4-3 Big West) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at The Thunderdome. The contest airs at 4:00 PM ET on Spectrum Sports. The matchup’s over/under is set at 135.
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UCSB Cover -8.5 vs UC Davis -110
UCSB vs. UC Davis betting lines
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: -424
- UC Davis moneyline odds to win: +323
- Spread: UCSB (-8.5)
- Total: 135
UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, UCSB has performed better at home, covering four times in eight home games, and three times in seven road games.
- The Gauchos have gone over the over/under in four of eight home games (50%), compared to zero of seven road games (0%).
- When playing at home, UCSB has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 6-2 (.750). In road games, it is 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Gauchos have been racking up 70.5 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
- UCSB has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 68.3 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 65.1 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
- The Gauchos are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.1 threes per game and shooting 38.1% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.8 makes and 38.4% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-8-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 4-11-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 0-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (51st in nation) | 40.1 (38th) | 33.5 (134th) | 27.8 (31st) | 14.5 (135th) | 11.8 (223rd) |
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UC Davis statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, UC Davis has a better winning percentage at home (.667, 4-2-0 record) than on the road (.444, 4-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Aggies games have finished over less frequently at home (one of six, 16.7%) than away (three of nine, 33.3%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Aggies have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (2-5).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Aggies are compiling 69.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 69.8.
- In its previous 10 games, UC Davis is ceding 65.8 points per game, 4.3 fewer points than its season average (70.1).
- In their last 10 games, the Aggies are sinking 5.9 threes per game, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (6.3). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (29.5%) compared to their season average (31.1%).
UC Davis betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 4-11-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (339th in nation) | 41.8 (92nd) | 31.9 (226th) | 33.4 (293rd) | 10.4 (354th) | 13.9 (338th) |
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