The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Santa Barbara and USC on Thursday, with the host Gauchos trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the USC Trojans before tip-off in this one found them as -3-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
USC Trojans vs Santa Barbara Gauchos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Santa Barbara Gauchos are 2-3 overall and 3-2 ATS, while the USC Trojans are 5-2 and 5-2 ATS. As for the betting totals, Santa Barbara boasts a 1-4 on the OU, and USC is 3-4.
The Gauchos - Trojans odds would favor the Trojans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Santa Barbara is rated No. 132 in the current Odds Shark poll, while USC is at No. 105.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Santa Barbara's No. 237-ranked offense, averaging 64.4 PPG, against a Trojans defense that ranks No. 186 at 73.86 PPG. The Gauchos field goal percentage has averaged 39.8% so far, less than the Trojans marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.41% per game.
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Next Betting Matchups
USC home to Idaho, Monday, December 7th
Santa Barbara at South Dakota State, Sunday, December 13th