Fresno State Bulldogs vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Fresno State Bulldogs vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Betting Odds

Spread: Fresno State -12
Over/Under: 143
Moneyline: Fresno State -650, UC Santa Barbara +450

Fresno State Bulldogs

The Fresno State Bulldogs are coming off a 20-12 season in which they finished third in the Mountain West Conference. The Bulldogs return three starters from that team, including leading scorer Isaiah Hill. Hill averaged 17.2 points per game last season and was named to the All-Mountain West Second Team. Fresno State also has a strong recruiting class coming in, led by four-star recruit Devin Tillis. Tillis is a 6-foot-7 forward who is expected to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are coming off a 16-16 season in which they finished seventh in the Big West Conference. The Gauchos return two starters from that team, including leading scorer JaQuori McLaughlin. McLaughlin averaged 14.8 points per game last season and was named to the All-Big West Second Team. UC Santa Barbara also has a strong recruiting class coming in, led by three-star recruit Jalen Curry. Curry is a 6-foot-3 guard who is expected to make an immediate impact for the Gauchos.

Betting Pick

The Fresno State Bulldogs are a 12-point favorite over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in this NCAA basketball game. The Bulldogs are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win this game by double digits. The Bulldogs have a more experienced roster, and they have a better recruiting class coming in. They also have a better record against common opponents. The Gauchos are a good team, but they are not as good as the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs should be able to win this game by double digits.

Prediction

Fresno State Bulldogs 82, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 70