CSU Fullerton (6-15) vs UC Santa Barbara (12-7)
January 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: CSU Fullerton +7.5 — Over/Under: 138.5
The UCSB Gauchos are visiting the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Saturday, January 25th at the Titan Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCSB Gauchos vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction. We will examine:
The Cal State Fullerton Titans’ recent form and player performance
The UCSB Gauchos’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cal State Fullerton Titans
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UCSB Gauchos
Recent betting trends in games played between UCSB Gauchos and Cal State Fullerton Titans
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UCSB Gauchos vs Cal State Fullerton Titans game
Cal State Fullerton Titans Preview
The Cal State Fullerton Titans have a 5-15 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big West. They are coming off a 68-71 loss to Cal State Bakersfield. The Titans are 7-11-1 against the spread, and 9-10 in over/under while having a 3-6 home record.
Offensively, Cal State is averaging just 64.8 points per game, which ranks just 351st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.7 points per game (252nd). The Titans shoot 41.5% from the field (329th) and 27.5% from beyond the arc, which ranks just 360th in the nation. The Titans shoot 76.1% from the free-throw line (49th) and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game (333rd).
Donovan Oday leads Cal State in scoring with an average of 13.8 points, adding a team-high 5.4 rebounds, while John Mikey Square adds 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds.
UCSB Gauchos Preview
The UCSB Gauchos have a 12-7 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the Big West. The Gauchos are coming off a 63-77 loss to UC San Diego. The Gauchos are 7-10 against the spread, and 5-12 in over/under while having a 4-4 road record.
Offensively, UCSB is averaging 73.5 points per game, which ranks 217th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.6 points per game (39th). The Gauchos shoot 46.8% from the field (87th) and 37.7% from beyond the arc (34th). The Gauchos shoot 74.4% from the free-throw line (94th) and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game (160th).
Kenny Pohto leads UCSB in scoring this season, with an average of 12.7 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds, while Stephan Swenson adds 12.3 points. 3.9 rebounds and a team-high 4.3 assists.
Why the Cal State Fullerton Titans will win
- Cal State Fullerton has won nine of its last 10 home games following a home loss.
- UC Santa Barbara has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Big West Conference.
Why the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will win
- Cal State Fullerton has lost each of its last eight night games against the Big West Conference.
- UC Santa Barbara has won five of its last six games following a road loss.
- Cal State Fullerton has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against the Big West Conference.
UCSB Gauchos vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Head-to-Head
Cal State Fullerton is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against UCSB, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Cal State Fullerton won 79-70 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
UCSB Gauchos vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction
In this UCSB Gauchos vs Cal State Fullerton Titans Prediction, UCSB is coming as a -7.5 road favorites. UCSB is rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and are superior both offensively and defensively, but they have been 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 games. The Titans are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games and have been dominating the Gauchos in their recent meetings. Take the Cal State Fullerton Titans with the plus points at home.