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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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 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.
Moneyline Mage
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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!
Best Anteaters at Gauchos Odds
| Underdog UC Santa Barbara | Favorite UC Irvine |
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| Underdog UC Santa Barbara | Favorite UC Irvine |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UC Irvine is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while UC Santa Barbara is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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 145 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
UC Irvine is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and UC Santa Barbara is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
2/08/24 10:00pm EST | -3.5 -115+3.5 -105 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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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
UC Santa Barbara
Game to Overtime
2/08/24 10:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| UC Irvine | 24-10 | 0.706 | 13-0 | 8-9 | 17-3 | - | 0.850 | L2 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 16-15 | 0.516 | 9-7 | 6-7 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Irvine YR: futures available
UC Santa Barbara Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UC Santa Barbara YR: futures available
UC Irvine & 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 UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara 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, February 8th, 2024 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 Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UC Irvine 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.