UCSB vs Nevada Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCSB vs Nevada

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos face the Nevada Wolf Pack, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, November 22.

Our prediction is to snap up the -106 that Nevada are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -5.5 in their meeting with UC Santa Barbara and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Loyola Marymount Lions by a 78-74 (OT) scoreline.

Nevada Wolf Pack were beaten 75-71 in their last game, being turned over at home to UC Davis Aggies.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCSB	3-1	349	306	43	2-1	1-0	1L
Nevada	3-2	395	381	14	3-1	0-1	2L

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UCSB vs Nevada Prediction & Picks

Our UCSB vs Nevada tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Nevada should be taken against the spread at -5.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -106 that are available.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key UCSB vs Nevada stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Nevada in 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Nevada -5.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Santa Barbara 74 - 82 Nevada

Rather than betting on Nevada to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 82-74 triumph in their favor.

UCSB vs Nevada 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, Nevada might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. UC Santa Barbara are the underdogs at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 149.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 149.5, the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

UC Santa Barbara

+210

Nevada

-263

Point Spread

UC Santa Barbara +5.5

-114

Nevada -5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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UCSB Stats

Nevada Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah State	5-0	444	330	114	4-0	1-0	5W
Colorado State	4-0	368	284	84	3-0	1-0	4W
Wyoming	4-1	433	356	77	4-0	0-1	1L
Boise State	4-1	388	338	50	4-1	0-0	4W
Fresno State	4-2	464	410	54	4-2	0-0	2W
San Diego State	2-1	257	210	47	2-1	0-0	1L
New Mexico	4-2	452	416	36	4-0	0-2	1W
UNLV	3-2	466	420	46	2-2	1-0	2W
Nevada	3-2	395	381	14	3-1	0-1	2L
Grand Canyon	2-2	323	298	25	2-1	0-1	1L
Air Force	2-4	393	432	-39	2-3	0-1	2W
San Jose State	1-3	319	304	15	1-0	0-3	1W

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	4-0	336	273	63	3-0	1-0	4W
UC Davis	4-1	391	348	43	3-0	1-1	2W
UCSB	3-1	349	306	43	2-1	1-0	1L
Hawaii	4-2	477	391	86	4-1	0-1	1L
UC Irvine	3-2	467	330	137	3-1	0-1	1L
Cal State Northridge	3-2	411	404	7	2-0	1-2	1W
Cal Poly	3-3	491	512	-21	1-0	2-3	1W
UC Riverside	2-3	361	357	4	1-1	1-2	3L
CSU Bakersfield	2-3	357	381	-24	2-0	0-3	2L
Cal State Fullerton	1-3	356	352	4	1-1	0-2	3L
Long Beach State	1-4	340	364	-24	1-1	0-3	1W

• 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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