UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Gauchos versus the Anteaters? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and UC Irvine is favored to win by -10 at home vs. UC Santa Barbara.

UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS VS UC IRVINE ANTEATERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos +10

This game will be played at Bren Events Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Anteaters.
  • Even though we have UC Irvine winning straight-up, we like UC Santa Barbara at +10.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will UC Santa Barbara Be The Talk of Bren Events Center?

After defeating Hawaii 77-71 in their most recent game, UC Santa Barbara now has a record of 14-11. The Gauchos have a 6-5 record on the road and are 6-6 overall this season. Heading into today’s game, UC Santa Barbara has a current ATS record of 9-13-1. In their last ten games this season, UC Santa Barbara has gone 2-3 ATS.

UC Santa Barbara’s games have, on average, featured 144.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 13-10-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.5 points so far. When analyzing the Gauchos’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 134 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their recent game, the Gauchos’ offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 75.6 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Gauchos have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, ranking 35th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 230th in terms of percentage and 317th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Gauchos’ defense is nationally ranked 178th, allowing 72.1 points per game. So far, the UC Santa Barbara defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.5 times per game (643rd).

Are the Anteaters Ready for a Home Win?

UC Irvine, who is getting ready for their 27th game of the season, currently holds a 19-7 overall record. The Anteaters have gone 6-7 in road games and are undefeated at home with a 12-0 record. As UC Irvine enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 15-10. In their last ten games, UC Irvine has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

In 26 games, UC Irvine comes in with an over/under mark of 11-12-2, with their games averaging 142 points per game. In the Anteaters’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 148 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-1-1.

Coming off their recent game, the UC Irvine offense tallied 77 points in a matchup against Bakersfield. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.3%, and they made 3 threes. Justin Hohn is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.7 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Andre Henry brings a PPG average of 10.3 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the UC Irvine defense is giving up an average of 66.6 points per contest. So far, the UC Irvine defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (516th).