The Gauchos will play the Titans on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. 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
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Fullerton are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 1st, 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, UC Santa Barbara currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Cal State Fullerton is 95.33.
- Away UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big West Conference for away team wins.
- Home Cal State Fullerton - Cal State Fullerton meets UC Santa Barbara boasting a 3-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Big West Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - UC Santa Barbara currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big West Conference, with Cal State Fullerton now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big West Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - UC Santa Barbara has a 0.692 overall win percentage, with Cal State Fullerton matching up with a 0.357 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - UC Santa Barbara currently possesses 9-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Cal State Fullerton has tallied a 5-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Greetings, fans of the round ball! UC Santa Barbara faces Cal State Fullerton on January 1st. UC Santa Barbara has a 9-4 record, while Cal State Fullerton sits at 5-9. Conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. UC Santa Barbara is 2-0 in the Big West, while Cal State Fullerton is 0-2. UC Santa Barbara has won their last game, while Cal State Fullerton has lost 2. 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. The battle on the court will be magical - may the best team prevail!
Best Gauchos at Titans Odds
| Underdog Cal State Fullerton | Favorite UC Santa Barbara |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cal State Fullerton | Favorite UC Santa Barbara |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UC Santa Barbara is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Cal State Fullerton is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 156.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 156.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Santa Barbara is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Cal State Fullerton is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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UC Santa Barbara
Cal State Fullerton
1/01/26 10:00pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Cal State Fullerton - Cal State Fullerton bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Cal State Fullerton underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite UC Santa Barbara - UC Santa Barbara bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 UC Santa Barbara favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UC Santa Barbara at Cal State Fullerton 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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UC Santa Barbara
Cal State Fullerton
First to 5 Points
1/01/26 10:00pm EST | -135-102Bet |
UC Santa Barbara
Cal State Fullerton
First to 10 Points
1/01/26 10:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
UC Santa Barbara
Cal State Fullerton
First to 15 Points
1/01/26 10:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
UC Santa Barbara
Cal State Fullerton
Game to Overtime
1/01/26 10:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| UC Santa Barbara | 9-7 | 0.563 | 6-2 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +2.5 | 0.400 | L3 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 8-10 | 0.444 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 3-3 | +2 | 0.500 | W2 |
UC Santa Barbara & Cal State Fullerton 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 Santa Barbara Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Santa Barbara YR: futures available
Cal State Fullerton Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cal State Fullerton YR: futures available
UC Santa Barbara & Cal State Fullerton 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 UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton College Basketball Game
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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, January 1st, 2026 at 10:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton 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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