The UC Riverside Highlanders (16-10, 9-5 Big West) host the UCSB Gauchos (16-9, 8-6 Big West) after winning five home games in a row. The Gauchos are favored by just 1.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 143.5 points.
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UCSB vs. UC Riverside betting lines
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: -109
- UC Riverside moneyline odds to win: -111
- Spread: UCSB (-1.5)
- Total: 143.5
UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, UCSB has a worse record against the spread (5-7-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-5-1).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Gauchos hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total seven times in 12 opportunities this season (58.3%). In road games, they have hit the over three times in 11 opportunities (27.3%).
- UCSB has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 8-4 (.667). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 5-2 (.714).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Gauchos have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 72.0 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 74.1 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- UCSB has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 69.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 66.5 it has conceded this year.
- During their last 10 contests, the Gauchos are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.3 compared to 9.8 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (41.2% compared to 39.1% season-long).
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-12-1 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 5-5-1)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 7-11-1 (As Favorite: 7-11-1; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-6 (Home: 8-4; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (49th in nation) | 41.8 (79th) | 32.1 (180th) | 27.8 (25th) | 14.9 (96th) | 11.9 (244th) |
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UC Riverside statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UC Riverside’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (6-4-0). Away, it is .643 (9-5-0).
- Highlanders games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (six times out of 10) than on the road (seven of 14) this season.
- This year the Highlanders are 2-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 4-8 (.333).
Recent trends
- The Highlanders are posting 74.5 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 1.8 more than their average for the season (72.7).
- UC Riverside has played worse defensively over its last 10 games, ceding 73.9 points per contest, 1.1 more points than its season average of 72.8.
- In their last 10 games, the Highlanders are draining 9.1 three-pointers per contest, 0.3 more than their season average (8.8). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.9%) compared to their season average (33.4%).
UC Riverside betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 9-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 10-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 4-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (315th in nation) | 44.2 (207th) | 33.6 (94th) | 31.0 (168th) | 12.9 (244th) | 10.9 (140th) |
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