Fresno St. Bulldogs vs
UC Santa Barbara GauchosPredictions & Preview

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Favored to Defeat Fresno State Bulldogs in Wednesday Night Showdown at the Thunderdome

The Fresno State Bulldogs, coming off a season-opening victory over Sacramento State, will face the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos who have started the season 2-0 with a blowout win against Portland. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night at 10:00 PM EST at the Thunderdome. UC Santa Barbara is the favored team to win by 13 points according to the betting line, which has remained steady. Stay tuned for the Fresno State vs. UC Santa Barbara prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs +600 | Gauchos -938
• Spread: Bulldogs +13 (-110) | Gauchos -13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Santa Barbara will win straight-up is 90%.

Fresno St. vs UC Santa Barbara Stats

Fresno St. Bulldogs

In a recent game against Sacramento State, Fresno State secured a 64-57 victory with a standout performance from Amar Augillard who scored 30 points off the bench. Zaon Collins also contributed with 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Fresno State shot 34.4% from the field and 26.7% from three, while holding Sacramento State to 39.3% shooting. The Bulldogs displayed strong defensive play and out-rebounded their opponent by four, with eight steals as a team. In terms of power rankings, Fresno State is currently ranked 278, with impressive defensive statistics but room for improvement on offense.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Analysis

UC Santa Barbara displayed a dominant performance in their recent game, leading by as many as 43 points and showcasing strong offensive and defensive capabilities. They shot 52.9% from the field, made 16 three-pointers, and finished with 23 assists and only eight turnovers. Jason Fontenet II led the team with 21 points, supported by Kenny Pohto with 16 points and Deuce Turner with 15 points off the bench. Defensively, they held Portland to 30.3% shooting from the field and out-rebounded them by nine. Overall, UC Santa Barbara has a power ranking of 189 and ranks #61 for offense and #21 for defense in the nation. Their offensive statistics include shooting an average of 53.97% from the field and 40.00% from three-point range, while defensively they allow only 26.47% shooting from the field and 25.93% from three-point range. The Gauchos have a record of 1-0 and will face Fresno St. next.

Amar Augillard leads Fresno State to victory in season opener against UC Santa Barbara

Fresno State faced offensive challenges during their season opener, relying on an exceptional performance from Amar Augillard to secure a victory. The team struggled with turnovers, lacked efficiency in three-point shooting, and failed to match assists with their turnovers. On the contrary, UC Santa Barbara initially started slow but quickly gained momentum, demonstrating strength in scoring and shooting abilities. The Gauchos also exhibited a strong defensive game. With their upcoming first home game against a Division I opponent this season, the team is expected to perform well in front of their home crowd. Therefore, it is recommended to select UC Santa Barbara to cover in this matchup.

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