The Bison will play the Gauchos on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Howard and UC Santa Barbara basketball teams will play on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Howard currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Santa Barbara is 98.67.
- Away Howard - Howard heads into this game with a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MEAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara will host Howard sporting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big West Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Howard currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MEAC Conference, with UC Santa Barbara now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big West Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Howard has a 0.333 overall win percentage. Their opponent, UC Santa Barbara, has a 0.667 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Howard has a 4-8 regular season overall record. UC Santa Barbara has notched a 6-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a magical clash on the court! On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, the Howard away team, with a 4-8 overall standing, battles the UC Santa Barbara home team, standing strong at 6-3 in this 2023-24 college basketball season. Brace yourselves for a thrilling encounter!
In the world of college basketball, conference records hold immense significance. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, adding an extra layer of intensity to every game. Howard, with a 0-0 MEAC Conference standing, is looking to make their mark. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara boasts a 0-0 Big West Conference standing, eager to claim victory.
Howard arrives with a challenging task ahead, having lost their last 2 games. Their opponent, UC Santa Barbara, enters with a winning streak, having triumphed in their last 2 games. The clash of these streaks promises an electrifying contest.
For all of you eager to place a bet, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. So don your wizard robes and choose wisely as you place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers.
Don't forget to review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The enchanting world of college basketball awaits!
Best Bison at Gauchos Odds
| Underdog Howard | Favorite UC Santa Barbara |
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| Underdog Howard | Favorite UC Santa Barbara |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UC Santa Barbara is a -9.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Howard is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Santa Barbara is a -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Howard is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Howard
UC Santa Barbara
12/20/23 10:00pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Howard - Howard bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Howard underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 UC Santa Barbara favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Howard at UC Santa Barbara Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Howard
UC Santa Barbara
First to 5 Points
12/20/23 10:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Howard
UC Santa Barbara
First to 10 Points
12/20/23 10:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Howard
UC Santa Barbara
First to 15 Points
12/20/23 10:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Howard
UC Santa Barbara
Game to Overtime
12/20/23 10:00pm EST | Yes +1350No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big West | ||||||||
| UC Santa Barbara | 16-15 | 0.516 | 9-7 | 6-7 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
| MEAC | ||||||||
| Howard | 18-17 | 0.514 | 9-4 | 6-9 | 9-5 | +2 | 0.643 | L1 |
Howard & UC Santa Barbara Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Howard Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Howard YR: futures available
UC Santa Barbara Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Santa Barbara YR: futures available
Howard & UC Santa Barbara Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Howard vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Howard vs UC Santa Barbara Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Howard vs UC Santa Barbara Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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