UCSB vs. San Jose State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 8

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The UCSB Gauchos (1-0) face the San Jose State Spartans (0-1) as 9.5-point favorites on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 146.5.

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UCSB vs. San Jose State betting lines

  • UCSB moneyline odds to win: -493
  • San Jose State moneyline odds to win: +367
  • Spread: UCSB (-9.5)
  • Total: 146.5

UCSB statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, UCSB fared better at home, covering seven times in 15 home games, and five times in 14 road games.
  • The Gauchos eclipsed the over/under in nine of 15 home games (60%) last season, compared to five of 14 road games (35.7%).
  • UCSB performed worse as a moneyline favorite in home games last year, putting up a home record of 10-4, compared to going 6-2 in road games.

Last season stats

  • The Gauchos were 157th in the country in points scored (74.3 per game) and 78th in points conceded (68.8) last year.
  • UCSB was 261st in college basketball in rebounds per game (30.7) and 56th in rebounds conceded (29.1) last year.
  • Last season the Gauchos were ranked 83rd in the nation in assists with 14.9 per game.

UCSB betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 13-18-1 (Home: 7-8-0; Away: 5-8-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-14-1; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-18-0 (Home: 9-6-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-6 (Home: 10-4; Away: 6-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (93rd in nation) 42.7 (103rd) 30.7 (261st) 29.1 (56th) 14.9 (83rd) 11.5 (221st)

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San Jose State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, San Jose State was better at home (10-4-0) than away (7-4-1) last season.
  • Looking at the over/under, Spartans games went over eight of 14 times at home (57.1%) and nine of 12 away (75%) last season.
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Spartans had a better winning percentage at home (.125, 1-7 record) than away (.100, 1-9).

Last season stats

  • The Spartans ranked 228th in the country last season with 72.1 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 223rd with 73.4 points allowed per game.
  • San Jose State grabbed 30.5 rebounds per game (271st-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 32.0 rebounds per contest (233rd-ranked).
  • The Spartans delivered 12.9 assists per game, which ranked them 227th in the nation.

San Jose State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 22-9-1 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 7-4-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 9-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-2-1; As Underdog: 15-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 19-13-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 9-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-17 (Home: 1-7; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (188th in nation) 45.7 (284th) 30.5 (271st) 32.0 (233rd) 12.9 (227th) 10.7 (135th)
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