UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Idaho State Bengals ATS Prediction 12/16/19

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The Idaho State Bengals (3-4) will be at home in Holt Arena when they challenge the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (6-4). Action begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Idaho State Bengals Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bengals lost to the Pepperdine Waves, 77-65, while the Gauchos lost a close one to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 62-61.

UC Santa Barbara held Southern Utah to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.7 (below their season average of 33.1) while Idaho State had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.218). Idaho State received a boost from Tarik Cool, who contributed 21 points. Meanwhile, JaQuori McLaughlin fueled UC Santa Barbara with 14 points.

The Gauchos won the lone game between these two teams last season, 84-65. UC Santa Barbara’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Gauchos had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. 3), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 17) and total rebounds (32 vs. 20).

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Idaho State ranks 259th in possessions per game (68.0) and UC Santa Barbara is 333rd (65.4) since last season. Moreover, the Gauchos’ 39th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.9) will go head-to-head against the Bengals’ 339th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 111.5).

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Idaho State Bengals Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 113th in assists per game (13.5) while Idaho State ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Gauchos are 12th in the nation with 4.4 steals allowed per game while the Bengals are 32nd with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while Idaho State ranks 43rd (2.6).
  • The Gauchos rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Bengals rank 87th (20.8).
  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Idaho State ranks 67th (33.1).