The UCSB Gauchos (9-6, 2-2 Big West) will host the UC Davis Aggies (8-6, 1-2 Big West) after winning five home games in a row.
The Gauchos are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Aggies. The matchup has a point total of 147.5.
Watch men's college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
UCSB vs. UC Davis Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Santa Barbara, California
- Arena: The Thunderdome
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Catch men's college basketball action all year long on Fubo.
UCSB vs. UC Davis Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: UCSB (-4.5)
- Moneyline: UCSB (-201), UC Davis (+166)
- Total: 147.5 points
Pick ATS:UC Davis (+4.5)
- Pick OU: Over (147.5)
- Prediction: UCSB 77, UC Davis 76
Get tickets for any men's college basketball game this season at StubHub.
UCSB vs. UC Davis Comparison
| UCSB Rank | UCSB Stat | UC Davis Stat | UC Davis Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142nd | 78.7 | Points Scored | 80.4 | 115th |
| 182nd | 73.3 | Points Allowed | 75.2 | 230th |
| 149th | 14.8 | Assists | 16.6 | 69th |
| 291st | 12.9 | Turnovers | 12.7 | 280th |
| 103rd | 46.8% | Field Goal % | 47.4% | 86th |
| 312th | 46.7% | Field Goal % Allowed | 44.1% | 214th |
UCSB Key Players
- The leader in points and assists for the Gauchos is Aidan Mahaney, who scores 14.9 points and distributes 2.8 assists per game.
- Zion Sensley leads UCSB in rebounding, grabbing 7.7 rebounds per game while also scoring 10.3 points a contest.
- Mahaney leads the Gauchos in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- CJ Shaw and Hosana Kitenge lead UCSB on the defensive end, with Shaw leading the team in steals averaging 1.1 per game and Kitenge in blocks averaging 0.7 per contest.
UC Davis Key Players
- Connor Sevilla is at the top of the Aggies scoring leaderboard with 14.5 points per game. Sevilla also pulls down 2.0 rebounds and dishes out 0.8 assists per game.
- UC Davis' leader in rebounds is Niko Rocak with 5.4 per game, and its leader in assists is Brayden Fagbemi with 4.7 per game.
- Sevilla is reliable from three-point range and leads the Aggies with 2.6 made threes per game.
- Fagbemi (2.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for UC Davis while Rocak (1.6 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Underdog Fantasy is the best place to play fantasy sports including Best Ball, Daily Drafts and Pick'em. Use our link to start drafting in minutes.