The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (13-3, 2-0 BigWst) visit The Pavilion to take on the UC Davis Aggies (4-12, 0-2 BigWst). The Gauchos will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. UC Davis Aggies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Aggies lost to the Long Beach State 49ers, 82-77, while the Gauchos defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders, 72-64.
UC Santa Barbara played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.255 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 14.3). For those same stats, UC Riverside was 0.052 and 18.8, respectively. UC Davis, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 23.4). UC Davis’ Joe Mooney led the way, recording 29 points and five rebounds. Amadou Sow, meanwhile played a key role for UC Santa Barbara with 22 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Aggies won the most recent game 71-54. UC Davis’ 0.627 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over UC Santa Barbara, who had a rate of 0.386. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. UC Davis ranks 264th in possessions per game (68.2) and UC Santa Barbara is 337th (65.7). Also, the Gauchos rank 24th in opponents’ effective field goal percentage (0.452), while the Aggies rank 274th in effective field goal percentage (0.487).
UC Santa Barbara at UC Davis Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UC Davis, ATS Winner – UC Davis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 38th in rebounds per game (39.6) while UC Davis ranks 252nd (31.2).
- The Gauchos rank 45th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Aggies rank 111th (13.0).
- UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis rank 50th in blocks allows per game (2.8).
- The Gauchos rank second in steals allowed per game (3.6) while the Aggies rank 146th (7.2).
- UC Davis ranks 177th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 257th (18.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Gauchos have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 5.6 for the season.
