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Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara prediction: UC Santa Barbara favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cal State Northridge vs UC Santa Barbara predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET as Cal State Northridge squares off with UC Santa Barbara in men's college basketball action at The Thunderdome.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects UC Santa Barbara as the most likely winner of the Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Cal State Northridge and UC Santa Barbara 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives UC Santa Barbara a 68% chance of beating Cal State Northridge. Our predicted final score has UC Santa Barbara winning 79-74.
According to our model, Cal State Northridge (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Cal State Northridge 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 Northridge | UC Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -235 |
| Total | o156.5 (-110) | u156.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cal State Northridge 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 | Cal State Northridge +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Cal State Northridge | +200 |
| Total | Under 156.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cal State Northridge +5.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Northridge at The Thunderdome is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Cal State Northridge vs. UC Santa Barbara
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: The Thunderdome
Conclusion
We predict UC Santa Barbara, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat Cal State Northridge on Thursday.
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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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