UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Preview

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are 6-2 (0-1) this year after they lost to UC San Diego by a score of 84-76 in their last game. UC Santa Barbara trailed 42-33 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Gauchos shot 51% from the field, 48.3% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Stephan Swenson led UCSB with 21 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Gauchos defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 81-48 and Eastern Washington by a score of 67-51. UC Santa Barbara has scored 80.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.4 points per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Jason Fontenet II is averaging 14.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while UCSB is shooting 50.6% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 40.1% on three-pointers this year. 

UC Davis Aggies Betting Preview

The UC Davis Aggies are 4-4 (1-0) this season after they defeated Cal Poly by a score of 77-66 in their last game. UC Davis trailed 31-30 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half in the win. The Aggies shot 44.4% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Connor Sevilla led UC Davis with 17 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Aggies lost to Oregon State by a score of 90-57 and Norfolk State by a score of 76-55. UC Davis has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 75.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. TY Johnson is averaging 21.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game, while UC Davis is shooting 41.9% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why UC Santa Barbara will beat UC Davis

• UC Santa Barbara has won 17 of its last 20 day games against the Big West Conference.
• UC Santa Barbara has won the first half in each of its last three road games.

UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Prediction 

UC Davis comes into this matchup after picking up their first conference win last time out, and they will have the home-court advantage here. The Aggies are shooting just 41.9% from the field and they are a pretty bad defensive team. UC Santa Barbara lost to a very good UC San Diego team in their last game, but they are shooting over 50% from the field. The Gauchos are also a very solid defensive team, as they are allowing 63.4 points per game. Take UCSB on the road here. 

David Racey's Pick: UC Santa Barbara -3.5