Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara Basketball Odds

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The Matadors will play the Gauchos on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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 2025-26 college basketball season, Cal State Northridge and UC Santa Barbara are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Cal State Northridge currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UC Santa Barbara is 98.00.
  • Away Cal State Northridge - Cal State Northridge starts this game with a 4-7 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 Cal State Northridge boasting a 10-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Cal State Northridge currently ranks 3rd (0.643) in the Big West Conference, with UC Santa Barbara now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Cal State Northridge has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with UC Santa Barbara matching up with a 0.654 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Cal State Northridge currently possesses 16-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara has tallied a 17-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Cal State Northridge faces UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night.

Both teams are fighting for conference tournament seeds with similar overall records.

Cal State Northridge has a hot streak, while UC Santa Barbara looks to bounce back. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Matadors at Gauchos Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Cal State Northridge		Favorite

UC Santa Barbara
+5.5 -105 BetMGM
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-5.5 -115 BetMGM
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UC Santa Barbara has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Cal State Northridge has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Cal State Northridge is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
156.5 o -110 BetMGM
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156.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 156.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 156.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Cal State Northridge		Favorite

UC Santa Barbara
+200 BetMGM
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-250 BetMGM
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UC Santa Barbara is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on UC Santa Barbara at BetMGM. Cal State Northridge is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Cal State Northridge. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 19th, 2026?

UC Santa Barbara is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cal State Northridge is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 19th, 2026?

The best over line is 156.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 156.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball game on Thursday, February 19th, 2026?

UC Santa Barbara is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cal State Northridge is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Cal State Northridge
UC Santa Barbara
2/19/26 9:00pm EST
+5.5 -105-5.5 -115
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Underdog Cal State Northridge - Cal State Northridge bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Cal State Northridge underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

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

A -5.5 UC Santa Barbara favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Cal State Northridge at UC Santa Barbara Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Cal State Northridge
UC Santa Barbara
First to 5 Points
2/19/26 9:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Cal State Northridge
UC Santa Barbara
First to 10 Points
2/19/26 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Cal State Northridge
UC Santa Barbara
First to 15 Points
2/19/26 9:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Cal State Northridge
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Cal State Northridge, UC Santa Barbara
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Cal State Northridge20-140.58812-37-812-8+30.600L1
UC Santa Barbara18-140.56311-45-811-9+40.550L3

Cal State Northridge & 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.

Cal State Northridge Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cal State Northridge YR: futures available

UC Santa Barbara Championship Odds

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

Cal State Northridge & UC Santa Barbara Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara College Basketball Game

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

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

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

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara Game.

  4. 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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