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Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara prediction: UC Santa Barbara favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Fullerton vs UC Santa Barbara predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Fullerton are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at The Thunderdome on Saturday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts UC Santa Barbara as the most likely winner of the Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives UC Santa Barbara a 78% chance of defeating Cal State Fullerton. Our predicted final score has UC Santa Barbara winning 79-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cal State Fullerton | UC Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-114) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +320 | -375 |
| Total | o153.5 (-105) | u153.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UC Santa Barbara -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UC Santa Barbara | -375 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -114 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UC Santa Barbara to win.
Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Fullerton at The Thunderdome is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: The Thunderdome
Conclusion
We predict UC Santa Barbara, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Fullerton on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cal State Fullerton vs. UC Santa Barbara insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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