CSU Bakersfield vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners and the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos meet Saturday in college basketball action from UCSB Events Center. Here’s a Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Santa Barbara prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Santa Barbara pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Preview

The Roadrunners kicked off their season with a 2-1 stretch, losing to California ahead of wins versus Whittier and Western Illinois. Cal State Bakersfield would then hit a 2-3 run with wins versus Fresno State and MS Valley State in that time. The losses otherwise were versus Ole Miss, Portland State and Florida State. That would give the Roadrunners a 4-4 overall run in the month of November through their first eight outings.

In the Thursday game versus Cal State Northridge, the Roadrunners took an 87-66 loss at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Cal State Bakersfield was led by Dailin Smith in the losing effort with 18 points and four rebounds on just 3-of-14 from the field, 0-of-6 from outside and 12-of-13 from the line. Ronald Jessamy chipped in with 16 points, five rebounds and four blocks in the defeat for Cal State Bakersfield as well.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Preview

Over on the UC Santa Barbara side, they got off to a nice start at 3-0 with wins over San Francisco State, San Jose State and Sacramento State. Two losses followed versus Loyola Marymount and Nevada, then came three more wins over Nobel, Lehigh and Seattle U. over eight games in November the Gauchos managed to post a 6-2 overall record to start the year.

Matched up against Long Beach State on Thursday, the Gauchos were able to power out an 84-77 overtime win at the Thunderdome. Tops in scoring was Aidan Mahaney with 26 points, six rebounds and an 11-of-11 result at the line. Colin Smith added 18 points with four rebounds and three steals, while Zion Sensley had 14 points with five boards and two assists in the winning effort.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Trends: December 6, 2025

Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win

• UC Santa Barbara has won each of its last 12 night games against Cal State Bakersfield.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost each of its last four night games.
• Cal State Bakersfield has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Cal State Bakersfield vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction

I’ll lean toward UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos could use a good outing here following a tight overtime win versus a struggling Long Beach State team, though. UC Santa Barbara shot 43 percent from the field in that one with 32-of-38 (84 percent) from the line but also coughed up 14 turnovers and got out-rebounded 40-36 in the process. The Gauchos have scored 72 or more points in all four installments of this current win streak. If they can keep that trend going, UCSB will be in good shape Saturday.

As for Cal State Bakersfield, they shot just 35 percent from the field with a 40-37 rebounding deficit and 18 total turnovers in their latest loss to Cal State Northridge. The Roadrunners have been below 67 points in two of the last three games (both losses), and they’re giving up a lot of scoring on defense these days.

Andrew Jett's Pick: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -11