Fresno State Bulldogs vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Gauchos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it’s hosted by the Gauchos at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and UC Santa Barbara is favored by -14 against Fresno State in a non-conference matchup.

FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +14

This game will be played at The Thunderdome at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Gauchos.
• Even though we have UC Santa Barbara winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +14.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?

Fresno State opened their season with a 64-57 win over Sacramento State on Friday. The Bulldogs, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 159.5 O/U line.

Fresno State turned things around in the 2nd half, holding the Hornets to just 20 points while scoring 34 of their own. They were trailing 37-30 at halftime but clamped down defensively to secure the win.

Fresno State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41%. They hit 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 10 assists as a team.

Amar Augillard led the way with 30 points in 22 minutes, shooting 47.4% overall and 30.8% from three-point range. Julian Vaughns added 17 points, hitting 8 of 12 shots, including his only three-point attempt, while Zaon Collins contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, along with 4 assists.

Fresno State’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 41% (13/31) and three-point attempts to 26% (8/30).

From the free-throw line, Fresno State’s opponent shot 73%, hitting 14 of 19 attempts. The Bulldogs gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Gauchos Pull Off a Home Win?

UC Santa Barbara opened their season with a dominant 94-53 win over Portland on Saturday. The Gauchos, who were -7.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After leading 47-28 at halftime, UCSB maintained their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring another 47 points while holding Portland to just 25. The game’s total points of 147 fell just short of the 149.5 O/U line.

UC Santa Barbara’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 52.9% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 43.2% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.7%.

Vukasin Masic led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, while Jason Fontenet II added 21 points in just 21 minutes, shooting 88.9% from the field and 83.3% from three. The Gauchos also dished out 23 assists as a team.

UC Santa Barbara’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Gauchos were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 31 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, UC Santa Barbara’s defense allowed 15 made two-point shots on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%.