UC-Santa Barbara vs UC San Diego Prediction 12-5-24 College Basketball Picks
UC San Diego (6-2) vs. UC-Santa Barbara (6-1)
December 5, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: UC-Santa Barbara -1.5; Over/Under: 138.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UC Santa Barbara vs UC San Diego Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 5th, at the Athletics-
UC San Diego is Hot
UC San Diego is hot right now and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago, UC San Diego faced off against Toledo and they were able to secure the 80-45 victory. In the last game against La Verne, UC San Diego scored 109 points while the defense gave up 33 points. Tyler McGhie had a strong game putting up 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Justin Rochelin put up 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist. UC San Diego is averaging 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 61.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 152nd in the league while their defense is ranked 22nd. The Tritons’ best player has been Tyler McGhie who is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field. UC San Diego will play against CSU Bakersfield, Idaho, Utah State, San Diego, and CSU Fullerton after this game.
UC Santa Barbara Dominated
UC Santa Barbara faced off against Mississippi Valley State in the last game and they scored 81 points while the defense gave up only 48 points on the way to the victory. At halftime they were up 43-21 and they never looked back on the way to way to the victory. Zion Sensely had a strong game putting up 16 points, one rebound, and one assist. UC Santa Barbara is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 60.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 80th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. The Gauchos top player is Jason Fonternet II who is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
UC Santa Barbara vs UC San Diego Prediction
Give me UC San Diego here. UC San Diego’s defense has been strong all season and they are giving up only 61.1 points per game. UC Santa Barbara is a strong offensive team, but they aren’t going to have as much success here. UC San Diego is averaging 77.6 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Back UC San Diego to cover the spread here.
