The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (13-7, 2-3 BigWst) will be at the Matadome to clash against the CSUN Matadors (8-14, 3-3 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at CSUN Matadors ATS Odds
In their last game, the Matadors were beaten by the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 82-75, while the Gauchos won a close one over the UC Riverside Highlanders, 65-63.
The Gauchos held the Highlanders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.0 (below their season average of 29.4) and had a turnover percentage of 15.0 (better than their season average of 16.1). CSUN, meanwhile, held Cal State Fullerton to an effective field goal percentage of 0.428 (below their season average of 0.479). Lamine Diane had a solid game for CSUN with 32 points and 12 rebounds. UC Santa Barbara received a boost from Amadou Sow, who contributed 16 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Diane led the Matadors to an 83-75 victory. He scored a game-high 27 points. CSUN had a much better turnover percentage (5.8 vs. 16.4). UC Santa Barbara, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 26.7).
CSUN should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. CSUN ranks 43rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while UC Santa Barbara forces the 98th-fewest turnovers (18.3 percent). Also, the Gauchos’ 18th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.8) will clash against the Matadors’ 343rd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 111.0).
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at CSUN Matadors Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UC Santa Barbara ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while CSUN ranks 231st (37.9).
- The Gauchos rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Matadors rank 118th (3.6).
- CSUN ranks 141st in steals per game (6.3) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 234th (4.7).
- The Gauchos rank 67th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Matadors rank 252nd (25.5).
- UC Santa Barbara ranks 90th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while CSUN ranks 228th (15.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gauchos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 5.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Matadors have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
