UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Davis Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Gauchos and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Aggies at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Gauchos are the favorites in this Big West conference matchup the against the Aggies. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.
UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +2.5
This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 28th.
WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Aggies.
- Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Will UC Santa Barbara Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
UC Santa Barbara will face UC Davis today, marking their 11th game of the season. So far this year, they have a 7-3 record. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, UC Santa Barbara holds a 2-3 record. UC Santa Barbara’s ATS record is below .500 at 2-4-1. When playing on the road, UC Santa Barbara has gone 2-2 vs. the spread this season and 5-5 in their previous ten road games.
After 10 games, UC Santa Barbara has an over/under record of 3-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 146.6 points per game so far. When assessing the Gauchos’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 168 points per game.
The UC Santa Barbara offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. Loyola Marymount. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.4% while connecting on 4 threes. One area that the UC Santa Barbara offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 173rd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 52%.
At present, the Gauchos’ defense is nationally ranked 223rd, allowing 75.4 points per game. The UC Santa Barbara defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 59 points and allowed Loyola Marymount to connect on 6 threes.
Will UC Davis Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Today marks the 12th game of the season for UC Davis, who currently have a 5-6 overall record. In their previous ten home games, including those from last year, UC Davis has a home record of 6-4. UC Davis has a sub-.500 ATS performance with a 3-4 record. In their last five games, the team is 2-2 ATS.
Up to this point, games involving UC Davis have had an average of 139.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.6 points. Their over/under record is 2-5-0. When analyzing the Aggies’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
UC Davis’ offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Pacific, finishing the game with a total of 82 points. Their season average is now 71.8 points per game. Leading UC Davis in scoring vs. Pacific was Ty Johnson with his 30 points. Elijah Pepper also added 19 points for the Aggies.
UC Davis’ defense has been playing well, ranking 99th nationally, with 67.9 points allowed per game. UC Davis’ three-point defense is currently 49th in the country at 5.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.2% of their shots vs. UC Davis.