The UCSB Gauchos (15-7, 8-3 Big West) will attempt to build on a six-game winning streak when they visit the UC Davis Aggies (13-9, 6-5 Big West) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at University Credit Union Center as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 148.5.
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UCSB vs. UC Davis betting lines
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: -167
- UC Davis moneyline odds to win: +140
- Spread: UCSB (-3.5)
- Total: 148.5
UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games, UCSB has a better record against the spread (6-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (1-7-0).
- The Gauchos have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in six of nine home matchups (66.7%). In road games, they have hit the over in three of eight games (37.5%).
- UCSB has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 6-2, compared to going 3-2 in road games.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Gauchos have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 79.2 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 79.3 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- UCSB has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 70.9 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 71.7 it has conceded per game this year.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Gauchos are making 1.6 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.8 compared to 9.2 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (40.3% compared to 38.7% season-long).
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-12-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 5-9-0 (As Favorite: 5-9-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-10-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (44th in nation) | 46.3 (305th) | 32.6 (164th) | 25.6 (second) | 15.4 (99th) | 12.0 (258th) |
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UC Davis statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UC Davis has been better against the spread at home (6-4-0) than on the road (5-5-0) this year.
- Aggies games have finished above the over/under 60% of the time both at home (six of 10) and away (six of 10) this year.
- The Aggies, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (3-5) this year.
Recent trends
- The Aggies are posting 79.4 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer points than their average for the season (79.6).
- While UC Davis is allowing 76.2 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its past 10 games, allowing 78.4 points per contest.
- The Aggies are making 10.1 three-pointers per game with a 39.1% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.9 and 36.2%.
UC Davis betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (143rd in nation) | 45.1 (241st) | 30.4 (280th) | 31.6 (205th) | 16.2 (63rd) | 12.5 (303rd) |
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