| MATCHUP | Spartans San José State | Gauchos UC Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +360 | -470 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-110) | Under 146.5 (-110) |
| Where | The Thunderdome, Santa Barbara, CA | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Preview
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 98-67 win at home against San Francisco State. The Gauchos shot 47.1% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, while the Gators shot with 41.9% from the field and 34.6% from downtown. They made 62.8% of their free throws and grabbed 61 rebounds, while dishing out 13 assists and committing 12 turnovers. They had 11 fast break points and 48 points in the paint.Colin Smith, Hosana Kitenge, Jason Fontenet II, Miro Little and Aidan Mahaney were the starting five for UC Santa Barbara, with Smith being the top scorer with 13 points and 5 rebounds, while shooting 42.9% from the field. Miro Little followed with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while shooting 100% from the field. Hosana Kitenge added 11 points and 9 rebounds.
San José State Spartans Preview
The San José State Spartans have a 0-1 record this season and are coming off a 75-84 loss on the road against Utah. The Spartans shot 46.2% from the field and 30.0% from beyond the arc, while the Utes shot with 50% from the field and 40% from downtown. They made 50.0% of their free throws and grabbed 36 rebounds, while dishing out 8 assists and committing 11 turnovers. They had 14 fast break points and 44 points in the paint.Adrian Myers, Sadraque NgaNga, Jermaine Washington, Colby Garland and JaVaughn Hannah were the starting five for San José State, with Garland being the top scorer with 21 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 52.9% from the field. JaVaughn Hannah followed with 12 points and two rebounds, while shooting 71.4% from the field. Jermaine Washington added 9 points.
San Jose State Spartans @ UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Trends: November 8, 2025
Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win
- UC Santa Barbara has won each of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents at The Thunderdome.
- San Jose State has lost each of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- UC Santa Barbara has won the first half in each of its last six games at The Thunderdome.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- San Jose State has won five of its last six day games.
- UC Santa Barbara has lost three of its last four day games.
- San Jose State has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Big West Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UC Santa Barbara’s last eight games against the Mountain West Conference Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Four of San Jose State’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.

