UC Irvine vs UCSB Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

Can UCSB Make it a Close Game?

We’re confident of UC Santa Barbara staying close to UC Irvine, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +4.5 looks really generous at -120.

7 UC Irvine Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

UC Irvine Anteaters triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where UC Davis Aggies were beaten 88-59.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos suffered a defeat in their last game. A 103-77 scoreline occurred on the road against Cal State Northridge Matadors.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UC Irvine won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 62-60 triumph when facing UCSB. UC Irvine have won four on the spin against UCSB. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCSB	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC Irvine	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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UC Irvine vs UCSB Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up a pick which requires UC Santa Barbara to keep close to the favorites in this college matchup. We think that the line of +4.5 can be covered and you can secure -120.

The college basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key UC Irvine vs UCSB stats:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 6 of their last 10 games against UC Irvine.

UCSB +4.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the option to move the line. Consider the betting odds and whether each line can be covered.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Irvine 73 - 74 UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara are available at massive odds to register a 74-73 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

UC Irvine 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.

Latest Odds Suggest UC Irvine Win

With a 63% chance of securing victory, UC Irvine are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -167. UC Santa Barbara are the underdogs at +138 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 139.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -115.

You can back UC Irvine to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -150 to achieve this, with UCSB +110 to win the race to this total.

The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

UC Irvine

-167

UC Santa Barbara

+138

Point Spread

UC Irvine -3.5

-112

UC Santa Barbara +3.5

-108

Total Points

Under 139.5

-105

Over 139.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UC Irvine Stats

UCSB Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 66.80 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
Cal Poly	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
CSU Bakersfield	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Cal State Fullerton	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Cal State Northridge	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC Davis	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC Riverside	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Hawaii	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Long Beach State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC Irvine	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UC San Diego	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCSB	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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