The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (14-3, 3-0 BigWst) head to Titan Gym to clash with the Cal State Fullerton Titans (6-12, 2-2 BigWst). The Gauchos look to lengthen their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Fullerton Titans ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Titans won a close one over the Long Beach State 49ers 92-90, while the Gauchos were victorious over the UC Davis Aggies 69-58.
UC Santa Barbara played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 37.1) and a free throw rate of 0.185 (below their season average of 0.278). UC Davis had marks of 7.4 and 0.167, respectively, for those same stats. The Titans, on the other hand, had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.371 (above their season average of 0.229) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.501). Cal State Fullerton’s Kyle Allman Jr. had a good outing, contributing 30 points. Ar’mond Davis fueled UC Santa Barbara with 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Gauchos dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last game, UC Santa Barbara won 70-65. The Gauchos’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Titans. UC Santa Barbara had a rate of 13.5, while Cal State Fullerton posted a mark of 20.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Cal State Fullerton will clash against the top-notch defense of UC Santa Barbara. The Titans rank 277th in offensive efficiency, while the Gauchos are 80th in defensive efficiency. The Gauchos figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Gauchos rank 58th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Titans rank 271st in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.7 percent).
UC Santa Barbara at Cal State Fullerton ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Cal State Fullerton, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 178th (36.1).
- The Titans are 26th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Gauchos are 46th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Cal State Fullerton ranks 247th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 255th (18.5).
- The Gauchos rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Titans rank 140th (13.3).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks second in steals allowed per game (3.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 84th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.4, up from 12.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
