UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs
San Jose St. SpartansPredictions & Preview

UC Santa Barbara Looks to Maintain Undefeated Record Against San Jose State - Game Preview and Predictions

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, currently standing at 3-0, will face off against the San Jose State Spartans, who are 1-3, in an upcoming game. After a victory against Fresno State, the Gauchos will look to maintain their undefeated record. On the other hand, the Spartans have yet to secure a win in Division I play this season, with their most recent loss coming against Hawaii. The game is scheduled for 5 PM EST at the Provident Union Event Center. Despite being the betting favorite with a -6 opening line that has remained unchanged, the outcome of the game remains to be seen.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Gauchos -250 | Spartans +202
• Spread: Gauchos -6 (-110) | Spartans +6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Santa Barbara will win straight-up is 71%.

UC Santa Barbara vs San Jose St. Stats

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

UC Santa Barbara defeated Fresno State with a final score of 91-86, maintaining control throughout the game despite committing 20 turnovers. The Gauchos shot 51.9% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range while holding Fresno State to shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.4% from three. Deuce Turner led the team with 24 points, Jason Fontenet II scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds, and Colin Smith scored 17 points. Stephan Swenson added 14 points and six assists.

This season, UC Santa Barbara is scoring an average of 92.5 points per game, shooting 52.5% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Defensively, they are allowing 69.5 points per game and holding opponents to 38.3% shooting from the field and 28.5% from three. With a power ranking of 189, the team is ranked 21st in offense and 64th in defense, with a record of 3-0 (1-1 ATS). They are shooting 53.01% from the field and 75.38% from the free-throw line, with a 40% success rate from three-point range. The Gauchos average 44.67 rebounds per game, 17.33 offensive assists, and 14.33 turnovers. Defensively, they allow 34.33% shooting from the field, 66.67% from the free-throw line, and 25% from three-point range. They average 32.00 defensive rebounds, 11.00 defensive assists, and 12.33 turnovers per game.

San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

San Jose State suffered a 80-69 loss to Hawaii in the Rainbow Classic, marking their third straight defeat. Despite solid shooting percentages from the field and beyond the arc, the Spartans struggled defensively, allowing Hawaii to shoot at a higher percentage and outscore them in paint points. Donovan Yap led the team with 16 points, followed by Sadaidriene Hall with 14 points off the bench. The Spartans are currently averaging 63.7 points per game on offense while giving up 73 points per game on defense. Their defense against the three-point shot has been effective, holding opponents to 28.8%. In terms of rankings, San Jose State is ranked at 260 overall, with a ranking of 284 for offense and 158 for defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding numbers rank towards the lower end compared to other teams, but their free throw shooting and defensive three-point percentage are relatively strong. The Spartans have a record of 1-3 and have struggled against UC Santa Barbara in their recent matchups.

UC Santa Barbara Offense Shines While San Jose State Struggles Defensively

UC Santa Barbara has been demonstrating strong offensive capabilities at the start of this season, boasting a well-rounded attack and impressive accuracy from beyond the arc. Conversely, San Jose State has encountered difficulties in scoring, allowing their opponents to reach 80 points in both of their previous games. While UC Santa Barbara did surrender 86 points in their last matchup against Fresno State, improvements in their defense are expected for their upcoming game. San Jose State's struggle to find offensive consistency will be compounded by their weak defensive performance. Given UC Santa Barbara's proficiency in scoring and San Jose State's defensive vulnerabilities, it is likely that UC Santa Barbara will outperform San Jose State and cover the spread on the road.

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