UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Davis Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gauchos versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. In this Big West matchup, UC Santa Barbara is favored bt -3 vs. UC Davis. The over/under for the game is 143 points.

UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +3

This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aggies.
• Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Gauchos Win on the Road?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Recent Game/Games

The Gauchos fell to 5-2 on the season after an 84-76 loss to the Tritons on Thursday. UCSB, favored by 2 points at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-33 at halftime, the Gauchos scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42, unable to make up the deficit. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the over/under line of 142.

UC Santa Barbara’s offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 51% from the field and 48.3% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, and they also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15.

Stephan Swenson was a standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 21 points and 5 assists. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones added 22 points and 6 rebounds, while Jason Fontenet contributed 17 points and 12 boards.

UC Santa Barbara struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made baskets on 49 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Gauchos gave up 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws (80%).

Taking a Look at the Aggies Chances at Home

UC Davis Aggies Recent Game/Games

The Aggies improved to 3-4 on the season with a 77-66 win over Cal Poly on Thursday. Playing at home, UC Davis entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the 159-point O/U line.

UC Davis trailed 31-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, scoring 47 points while holding Cal Poly to 35. The Aggies’ strong finish was key to their victory.

UC Davis put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line, good for 75%.

Owen Koonce led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Connor Sevilla added 17 points, shooting 50% from beyond the arc. Pablo Tamba was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7, and Ty Johnson, Carl Daughtery Jr., and Leo DeBruhl each contributed 14 points.

UC Davis gave up 66 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 44% from the field on 28 of 63 attempts. From inside the arc, they hit 19 of 42 shots, good for 45%.

From three-point range, the opposing team shot 42%, making 9 of 21 attempts. UC Davis also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%. The Aggies allowed 10 offensive rebounds.