UC Santa Barbara (16-10) vs CSU Fullerton (6-21)
Game Info: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00 pm (The Thunderdome)
The Line: Betting Odds: UC Santa Barbara -15.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Cal State Fullerton Titans are visiting the UCSB Gauchos on Thursday, February 20th at The Thunderdome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCSB Gauchos Prediction. We will examine:
The UCSB Gauchos’ recent form and player performance
The Cal State Fullerton Titans’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UCSB Gauchos
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans
Recent betting trends in games played between the Cal State Fullerton Titans and UCSB Gauchos
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCSB Gauchos game
UCSB Gauchos Preview
The UCSB Gauchos have a 16-10 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Big West. The Gauchos are coming off a 69-81 loss to UC Riverside. The Gauchos are 10-14 against the spread, and 11-13 in over/under, while having a 10-4 home record.
Offensively, UCSB is averaging 73.9 points per game, which ranks 196th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.1 points per game (52nd). The Gauchos shoot 47.5% from the field (50th) and 39.2% from beyond the arc, which is the 9th-best in the nation. The Gauchos shoot 75.4% from the free-throw line (61st) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (237th).
Stephan Swenson leads UCSB in scoring this season, with an average of 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a team-high 4.4 assists, while Kenny Pohto adds 12.6 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game.
Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview
The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 5-21 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 54-91 loss to Cal State Bakersfield. The Titans are 8-16-1 against the spread, and 12-13 in over/under while having a 2-12 road record.
Offensively, Cal State Fullerton is averaging just 64.5 points per game, which ranks just 353rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.9 points per game (294th). The Titans shoot 40.9% from the field (343rd) and 27.1% from beyond the arc, which is the second-worst in the nation. The Titans shoot 75% from the free-throw line (73rd) and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game (313th).
Donovan Oday leads Cal State in scoring with an average of 13.4 points, adding a team-high 5.2 rebounds, while John Mikey Square adds 7.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win
- Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last 13 night games against the Big West Conference.
- UC Santa Barbara has won each of its last four games at The Thunderdome following a road loss.
- Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in each of its last 12 night games against the Big West Conference.
Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win
- Cal State Fullerton has won each of its last three games at The Thunderdome.
- UC Santa Barbara has lost the first half in 13 of its last 17 games against the Big West Conference at The Thunderdome.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara at The Thunderdome have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Cal State Fullerton’s last six games at The Thunderdome have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.9).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (39.2%).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (27.1%).
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (8.9).
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCSB Gauchos Prediction
Cal State Fullerton is 5-3 in their last 8 meetings against UCSB, and are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, UCSB won 83-75 on the road, not covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.
In this Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCSB Gauchos Prediction, UCSB is coming as -15.5 home favorites. UCSB is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record, and have been extremely strong at home, while Cal State Fullerton has been terrible on the road. the Titans have been on a free fall lately, with a 1-9 record in their last 10 games, and 0-5 against the spread in their last 5, and they stand no chance against a superior UCSB team. Take the UCSB Gauchos and lay the chalk at home in this one.