UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara Basketball Odds

The Anteaters will play the Gauchos on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. 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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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, UC Irvine currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Santa Barbara is 97.67.
  • Away UC Irvine - UC Irvine starts this game with a 5-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
  • Home UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara meets UC Irvine boasting a 7-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - UC Irvine currently ranks 1st (0.909) in the Big West Conference, with UC Santa Barbara now standing 3rd (0.545) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big West Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - UC Irvine has a 0.739 overall win percentage, with UC Santa Barbara, matching up with a 0.619 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - UC Irvine currently possesses 17-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara has tallied a 13-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and sorceresses, gather 'round as we dive into the magical world of college basketball! On Thursday, February 8th, 2024, the UC Irvine Anteaters will face off against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. UC Irvine boasts an impressive 17-6 overall standing this season, while UC Santa Barbara holds a commendable 13-8 overall record. Conference records are crucial, as they determine the seeds for the conference tournament. UC Irvine shines with a magnificent 10-1 Big West Conference standing, while UC Santa Barbara stands at 6-5.

But wait, there's more! UC Irvine has been on fire, winning their last four games in a row. The Anteaters are ready to cast their spells on the court once again. On the other side, UC Santa Barbara may have lost their previous game, but they are determined to bounce back and claim victory. Who will emerge victorious in this magical clash?

Before you join the game, remember that you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. For those of you who are curious, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So, grab your wands and get ready for an enchanting evening of college basketball between UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

UC Santa Barbara
Favorite

UC Irvine
UC Irvine has a -3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UC Santa Barbara has a +3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. UC Santa Barbara is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 144.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 144.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

UC Santa Barbara
Favorite

UC Irvine
UC Irvine is the -185 moneyline favorite. Risk $185 to win $100 on UC Irvine at BetMGM. UC Santa Barbara is the +150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $150 on UC Santa Barbara. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

UC Irvine is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UC Santa Barbara is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

The best over line is 144.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 8th, 2024?

UC Irvine is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UC Santa Barbara is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
2/08/24 10:00pm EST
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Underdog UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +3.5 UC Santa Barbara underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite UC Irvine - UC Irvine bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -3.5 UC Irvine favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

UC Irvine at UC Santa Barbara Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
First to 5 Points
2/08/24 10:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
First to 10 Points
2/08/24 10:00pm EST
-140+100Bet
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
First to 15 Points
2/08/24 10:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
UC Irvine
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Game to Overtime
2/08/24 10:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
UC Irvine24-100.70613-08-917-3-0.850L2
UC Santa Barbara16-150.5169-76-79-11+80.450L2

UC Irvine & 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.

UC Irvine Championship Odds
2024-25 UC Irvine NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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UC Irvine
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UC Santa Barbara Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Santa Barbara YR: futures available

UC Irvine & UC Santa Barbara Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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