The UC Davis Aggies (7-14, 3-4 BigWst) will be at the Thunderdome to meet the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (17-5, 6-2 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 12 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UC Davis Aggies at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Gauchos defeated the CSUN Matadors 70-64, while the Aggies beat the Cal Poly Mustangs 63-53.
The Aggies made 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 (above their season average of 0.497). Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.261) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 36.0). For those same stats, CSUN put up marks of 0.145 and 28.9, respectively. Max Heidegger played well for UC Santa Barbara with 26 points. UC Davis rallied around TJ Shorts II, who finished with 18 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ar’mond Davis led the Gauchos to a 69-58 victory. He scored a game-high 23 points. UC Santa Barbara out-rebounded UC Davis. The Gauchos had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. two), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 19) and total rebounds (37 vs. 21).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. UC Santa Barbara currently ranks 333rd in possessions per game (65.4) and UC Davis is 273rd (67.5).
UC Davis Aggies at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.1) while UC Davis ranks 282nd (30.0).
- The Aggies rank 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Gauchos rank 257th (18.8).
- UC Davis allows the 43rd-fewest blocks per game (2.7) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 45th (2.7).
- The Gauchos rank second in steals allowed per game (3.9) while the Aggies rank 168th (7.1).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while UC Davis ranks 126th (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 10.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
