UC Davis vs UCSB Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UC Davis vs UCSB

The UC Davis Aggies face the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 8.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 148.5 points. Expect UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara to surpass this number at -112.

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UC Davis Aggies lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 81-79 at home to Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos lost on the road in their last game. Cal State Northridge Matadors won 74-65.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UC Davis won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 64-60 triumph when facing UCSB. UC Davis have landed four straight wins over UCSB. However, the head-to-head record illustrates that they’ve lost 6 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCSB	9-6	1181	1099	82	7-1	2-5	2L
UC Davis	8-6	1125	1053	72	6-2	2-4	1L

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UC Davis vs UCSB Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top UC Davis vs UCSB betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 148.5 points in total. Odds of -112 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key UC Davis vs UCSB stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 6 UC Davis games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UC Davis games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UCSB games at home.

Over 148.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Davis 73 - 81 UC Santa Barbara

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for UC Santa Barbara to achieve a 81-73 victory and hopefully this goes close.

UC Davis vs UCSB Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have UC Santa Barbara as -213 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 68% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UC Davis are trading at +172.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 147.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Over 147.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

UC Davis

+172

UC Santa Barbara

-213

Point Spread

UC Davis +4.5

-104

UC Santa Barbara -4.5

-118

Total Points

Under 147.5

-115

Over 147.5

-105

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

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UC Davis Stats

UCSB Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	12-3	1224	1057	167	8-1	4-2	1W
Hawaii	11-3	1126	885	241	10-1	1-2	1L
UC Irvine	11-5	1263	1071	192	6-4	5-1	4W
UCSB	9-6	1181	1099	82	7-1	2-5	2L
UC Davis	8-6	1125	1053	72	6-2	2-4	1L
Cal State Northridge	9-7	1282	1251	31	7-0	2-7	1W
CSU Bakersfield	7-9	1178	1246	-68	5-3	2-6	1W
UC Riverside	6-9	1082	1183	-101	3-2	3-7	3L
Cal Poly	6-10	1291	1362	-71	3-4	3-6	1L
Cal State Fullerton	6-10	1387	1390	-3	5-4	1-6	1L
Long Beach State	5-10	1123	1161	-38	5-3	0-7	2W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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