The USC Trojans will try to cover the point spread at Galen Center on Sunday when they get a visit from the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The USC Trojans were listed as -13-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs USC Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The USC Trojans are 5-3 so far on the season, and 5-3 ATS vs the number. The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos, meanwhile, are 8-2 and 7-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen USC go 2-5-1 and the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos go 6-3 on betting totals.
The USC Trojans sit at No. 65 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos sit at No. 69 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and UC-Santa Barbara is ranked No. 153 in NCAA basketball at 36 per game. Contrast that with USC's No. 13 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, USC is the No. 109-ranked team in the country at 8.25 per game, while UC-Santa Barbara rates No. 136 at 7.8 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC-Santa Barbara cruised to victory on Saturday, running Montana State out of the gym and running up a 91-69 score at Worthington Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UC-Santa Barbara home to San Diego Christian, Tuesday, December 19th
USC at Princeton, Tuesday, December 19th