UC Riverside vs UCSB Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 16 Jan 2025

UCSB Look Capable of Covering the Line

UC Santa Barbara at -5.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -104 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against UC Riverside.

UC Riverside Won 81-64 in Teams’ Last Meeting

UC Riverside Highlanders lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 83-76.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos won their last game 75-72. This was a road victory against Cal Poly Mustangs.

UC Riverside have won two on the spin against UCSB. They won 79-77 at home and 81-64 on the road. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Riverside	21-12	2480	2449	31	14-2	7-10	1L
UCSB	21-13	2527	2340	187	13-5	8-8	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our expert college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key UC Riverside vs UCSB stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by UCSB in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCR in 2 consecutive games.

UC Riverside vs UCSB Prediction

Our pick is for UCSB to cover the attractive -5.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -104 is available.

In the quest to secure bigger odds, there’s the possibility of moving the line. There are plenty of choices when it comes to doing this, so you can choose the option that suits you.

UCSB -5.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

UCSB -5.5 @ -104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Riverside 67 - 76 UC Santa Barbara

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then UC Santa Barbara to enjoy a 76-67 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

UC Riverside 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.

UCSB Have the Shortest Odds to Win

UC Santa Barbara are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, UC Riverside are trading at +235.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 139.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 139.5, there are odds of -108.

There’s a chance to back UCSB at -200 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, UC Riverside are available at +150.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines. The selections are practically endless and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

UCR

+235

UC Santa Barbara

-303

Point Spread

UCR +6.5

-110

UC Santa Barbara -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-111

Over 139.5

-108

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	30-4	2712	2095	617	17-2	13-2	15W
UC Irvine	28-6	2580	2251	329	11-2	17-4	1L
Cal State Northridge	22-10	2580	2319	261	12-4	10-6	1L
UC Riverside	21-12	2480	2449	31	14-2	7-10	1L
UCSB	21-13	2527	2340	187	13-5	8-8	1L
Hawaii	15-16	2173	2208	-35	13-7	2-9	2L
UC Davis	15-17	2175	2249	-74	8-7	7-10	7L
Cal Poly	16-19	2873	2901	-28	9-5	7-14	1L
CSU Bakersfield	14-19	2434	2432	2	10-7	4-12	1L
Long Beach State	7-25	2152	2374	-222	3-14	4-11	15L
Cal State Fullerton	6-26	2024	2475	-451	4-11	2-15	12L

• 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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