UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-08 09:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-08 11:20 AM EST

Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 UC Santa Barbara / Spread / -3.5 at -110 / 55% / UC Santa Barbara holds a stronger home record and efficiency edge in the current season, covering in 60% of home games against similar opponents, supported by recent form showing better defensive rebounding.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 140.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams rank in the bottom half for pace and offensive efficiency per KenPom metrics this season, with UC Davis allowing low points on the road and UCSB games averaging under the line in 4 of last 5.

💰 Best Bet #3 UC Santa Barbara / Moneyline / -165 / 60% / Higher win probability driven by 9-6 record vs. UC Davis’s 8-6, plus home-court advantage in Big West play where UCSB is 2-2 but undefeated in recent home matchups.

NCAAB: UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis on 2026-01-08

Game Times

ET: 9:00 PM
CT: 8:00 PM
MT: 7:00 PM
PT: 6:00 PM
AKT: 5:00 PM
HST: 3:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
UC Santa Barbara 65% / UC Davis 35%

💰 Money Distribution
UC Santa Barbara 55% / UC Davis 45%

💹 Market Alignment
Aligned

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at -4 and moved to -3.5 with balanced action, no significant RLM despite public lean on home team.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3% on UCSB spread due to implied probability (52.4% at -110) vs. estimated true probability (55%) from efficiency ratings and home splits; totals show slight under value at +2% EV.

Top 3 Player Props

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Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for UC Santa Barbara | 58.2% |
| Win % for UC Davis | 41.8% |
| Spread Cover % for UC Santa Barbara | 52.1% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48.7% / Under: 51.3% |
| Average Total Points | 139.8 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-15.2, 18.4] |

⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on the home favorite, making following UC Santa Barbara the optimal play as metrics confirm value without contrarian signals. No major injuries reported, keeping key players available and supporting the projections. Overall game outlook leans toward moderate scoring, with both defenses holding opponents under 70 points per game on average in conference play.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with UC Santa Barbara — backed by superior home efficiency and simulation win probability.

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