UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Picks and Prediction – 12/29/2023

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Last Updated: 12/27/2023 at 1:56 PM ET

UC Santa Barbara at UC Davis 12/28/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 12/29/2023, 2:00 AM UTC

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos go on the road to Davis, California on Thursday night to face the UC Davis Aggies. For more college basketball news see our College Basketball Picks.

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos come into this game with a 7-3 record. Last game on the court for the Gauchos was a win against Howard. The win came by a final score of 94-81.

On the year the Gauchos have been above average with a total of 82 points per game scored. The defense, has been below average giving up 75 points per game, but most of that was against very good schools. The rebounding for UC Santa Barbara is sitting at 40.3 boards per game. Ajay Mitchell has been the leading scorer for UC Santa Barbara with 19.8 points per game.

UC Davis for their part heads to the game here with a 5-6 record. The last game on the court for the Aggies was against Montana and the game ended up being a close loss by a score of 73-61.

Offensively the Aggies have been below average not as good as UC Santa Barbara with 72 points per game, but the defense has been strong giving up only 68 points per game. The rebounding for UC Davis is sitting at 33.1 boards per game. Elijah Pepper is the leading scorer for UC Davis with 20 points per game. 

UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Prediction

UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis Pick Analysis

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for UC Davis vs UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -1.5

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UC Santa Barbara is 7-3 ATS in the last ten games between these two teams and has the potential to emerge victorious in this matchup. Their rebounding prowess, offensive efficiency, and 3 point scoring strength provide a strong foundation for success. Based on the available statistics, the Gauchos appears to hold a significant advantage over UC Davis in several key areas. Their superior rebounding, field goal percentage, and deeper bench suggest a team with a stronger overall foundation. Final Score Prediction, UC Santa Barbara win and cover the spread 76-70.

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