| MATCHUP | Long Beach State 49ers | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-6 | 6-2 |
| Spread | +13.5 -110 | -13.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +700 | -1100 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-115) | Under 141.5 (-105) |
| Where | The Thunderdome, Santa Barbara, CA | |
| When | Thursday, December 4, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Long Beach State and UC Santa Barbara Gauchos meet Thursday in the college basketball action at The Thunderdome. Here’s a Long Beach State vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction. This article will include a Long Beach State vs UC Santa Barbara Pick.
Long Beach State Betting Preview
The Long Beach State lost to Portland, beat San Diego, and they play UC San Diego next. Long Beach State has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Long Beach State is averaging 70.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Gavin Sykes is averaging 14.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Petar Majstorovic is averaging 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Shaquil Bender is grabbing 1.5 rebounds and Isaiah Lewis is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Long Beach State are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Long Beach State are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Preview
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat Lehigh and Seattle, and they play Cal State Bakersfield next. UC Santa Barbara has won 3 straight games.
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are averaging 80.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Miro Little is averaging 13 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Colin Smith is averaging 12.9 points and 4.6 rebounds. Aidan Mahaney is the third double-digit scorer and Zion Sensley is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win
- Long Beach State has lost each of its last 15 games against the Big West Conference.
- UC Santa Barbara has won seven of its last eight games against Long Beach State.
- Long Beach State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Long Beach State’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Five of UC Santa Barbara’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at The Thunderdome have produced a total of 152+ points.
Long Beach State vs UC Santa Barbara Prediction
UC Santa Barbara is the more talented team, with a clear edge on the offensive side. There’s potential for a blowout here. However, UC Santa Barbara is 2-4 ATS on the season, and that includes an outright loss to Loyola Marymount and a near loss to Lehigh as a double-digit favorite. I’m not eager to lay this massive line with the Gauchos. LBSU is coming off its best showing yet, an outright win over San Diego, and maybe that has a carry-over effect. Either way, I’ll grab the points with Long Beach State. UC Santa Barbara just hasn’t been winning by margin to lay these sorts of numbers.