UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Irvine Anteaters NCAA College Hoops Odds

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between UC Irvine and UC-Santa Barbara on Wednesday, with the host Anteaters trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos before tip-off in this one found them as 16.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.

UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Irvine Anteaters Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UC Irvine Anteaters are 13-12 so far on the season, and 13-9 ATS vs the number. The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos, meanwhile, are 3-18 and 5-12 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UC Irvine go 12-10 and the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos go 5-11-1 on betting totals.

The Anteaters - Gauchos odds would favor the Anteaters if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UC Irvine is rated No. 10 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UC-Santa Barbara is at No. 261.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UC Irvine's No. 203-ranked scoring average of 70.36 PPG, against a UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos defense rated No. 180 and allowing 74.1 PPG. The UC Irvine Anteaters FG% has averaged 44.71% to date this season, more than the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos shooters have managed so far (36.71% per game).