UCSD vs. UC Davis betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 12

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The UC Davis Aggies (15-9, 8-5 Big West) are underdogs (+5.5) as they attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the UCSD Tritons (16-9, 6-7 Big West) at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at LionTree Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 150.5 for the matchup.

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UCSD vs. UC Davis betting lines

  • UCSD moneyline odds to win: -269
  • UC Davis moneyline odds to win: +213
  • Spread: UCSD (-5.5)
  • Total: 150.5

UCSD statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UCSD has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in nine games at home, and it has covered five times in 10 games on the road.
  • When it comes to point totals, the Tritons hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in nine opportunities this season (44.4%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in 10 opportunities (30%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, UCSD has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.444) compared to away games (.714).

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Tritons have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 69.7 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 76.8 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • UCSD’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 72.4 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 71.2 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Tritons’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 8.9 makes and 34.0%.

UCSD betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-11-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 4-7-0 (As Favorite: 9-10-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-7 (Home: 4-5; Away: 5-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.7 (150th in nation) 41.8 (64th) 34.2 (87th) 32.6 (271st) 14.6 (136th) 10.8 (141st)

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UC Davis statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • UC Davis’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (8-4-0). On the road, it is .500 (5-5-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Aggies games have finished over seven of 12 times at home (58.3%), and six of 10 away (60%).
  • The Aggies, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (3-5) this year.

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Aggies are averaging 77.8 points per game, 1.5 fewer points than their season average (79.3).
  • In its last 10 games, UC Davis is allowing 75.6 points per contest, 0.2 more points than its season average (75.4).
  • The Aggies are making 9.4 treys per game with a 37.6% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.9 and 36.3%.

UC Davis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-7 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (157th in nation) 44.7 (223rd) 30.1 (283rd) 31.7 (217th) 16.1 (61st) 12.4 (299th)
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