UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Riverside Highlanders College Basketball Betting Preview

The UC Riverside Highlanders will be trying to slam the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos on Saturday when the teams tip off at Student Recreation Center in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The UC Riverside Highlanders betting line opened as 9.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos will look to cover the spread vs the UC Riverside Highlanders on Saturday, as the Gauchos are 13-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Highlanders are 7-10 ATS. UC-Santa Barbara is 10-7 against the total, while UC Riverside is 6-11 versus the total betting line.

This game puts the UC Riverside Highlanders, most recently No. 253 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos, who rate No. 31 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits UC Riverside's No. 254-ranked offense, averaging 65.2 PPG, against a Gauchos defense that ranks No. 106 at 70 PPG. The Highlanders field goal percentage has averaged 40% so far, less than the Gauchos marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.76% per game.