The Long Beach State 49ers host UC-Santa Barbara on Thursday, looking to build on their 6-14 mark against the 3-12 Gauchos in college basketball betting action at The Walter Pyramid.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Long Beach State 49ers betting line as -9-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Long Beach State 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos have watched them go 3-12 and 3-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Long Beach State 49ers are at 6-14 and 3-12 ATS. In totals betting, the Long Beach State 49ers are 9-6, while the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos have a 3-7-1 mark.
The 49ers - Gauchos odds would favor the 49ers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Long Beach State is rated No. 286 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UC-Santa Barbara is at No. 314.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UC-Santa Barbara is ranked No. 43 in NCAA basketball at 39.13 per game. Contrast that with Long Beach State's No. 189 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Long Beach State is the No. 206-ranked team in the country at 6.4 per game, while UC-Santa Barbara rates No. 225 at 6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC-Santa Barbara got 15 points from Alex Hart en route to a 58-53 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday at Thunderdome.
Evan Payne scored 27 points for Long Beach State on Sunday, but the Warriors managed a 114-107 victory over the 49ers at Stan Sheriff Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UC-Santa Barbara at UC Riverside, Saturday, January 21st
Long Beach State at Cal Poly, Saturday, January 21st