UCSB vs UC Irvine Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCSB vs UC Irvine

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos battle the UC Irvine Anteaters, with tip-off scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, February 28.

Let’s go for Over 140.5 when UC Santa Barbara face UC Irvine. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos won their previous game which was at home. It was a 70-59 triumph against UC Riverside Highlanders.

UC Irvine Anteaters got the win in their last game. A 68-67 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Cal State Northridge Matadors.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCSB won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 84-79 triumph when facing UC Irvine. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six UC Irvine wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
UCSB	18-14	2483	2328	155	12-4	6-10	3L

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UCSB vs UC Irvine Prediction & Picks

The UCSB vs UC Irvine betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 140.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.

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Key UCSB vs UC Irvine stats:

• The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 4 UCSB games on the road.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UCSB games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 UCSB games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 UC Irvine games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 140.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UC Santa Barbara 70 - 76 UC Irvine

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UCSB vs UC Irvine Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 67% chance of securing victory, UC Irvine are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -200. UC Santa Barbara are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +164.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 137.5, there are odds of -115.

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Moneyline

UC Santa Barbara

+164

UC Irvine

-200

Point Spread

UC Santa Barbara +3.5

-105

UC Irvine -3.5

-115

Total Points

Under 137.5

-105

Over 137.5

-115

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UCSB Stats

UC Irvine Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 66.20 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
Hawaii	24-8	2548	2231	317	17-3	7-5	2W
UC Irvine	23-11	2630	2327	303	14-6	9-5	1L
UC San Diego	23-11	2573	2390	183	14-5	9-6	1L
Cal State Northridge	20-14	2767	2713	54	13-3	7-11	1L
UC Davis	19-14	2562	2478	84	13-4	6-10	1L
UCSB	18-14	2483	2328	155	12-4	6-10	3L
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	2822	2778	44	12-5	6-11	1L
Cal Poly	14-19	2710	2805	-95	8-7	6-12	1L
Long Beach State	10-22	2396	2489	-93	7-9	3-13	1W
UC Riverside	10-22	2332	2492	-160	7-7	3-15	1L
CSU Bakersfield	8-24	2339	2627	-288	6-11	2-13	15L

• 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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