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UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State prediction: UC Santa Barbara favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UC Santa Barbara vs Long Beach State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Long Beach State will face UC Santa Barbara in men's college basketball action at Walter Pyramid on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects UC Santa Barbara as the most likely winner of the UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between UC Santa Barbara and Long Beach State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UC Santa Barbara a 64% chance of beating Long Beach State. Our predicted final score has UC Santa Barbara winning 73-69.
According to our model, Long Beach State (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UC Santa Barbara | Long Beach State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-102) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -198 | +165 |
| Total | o143.5 (-115) | u143.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Long Beach State +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | UC Santa Barbara | -198 |
| Total | Under 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Long Beach State +4.5 at the spread.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Long Beach State and UC Santa Barbara at Walter Pyramid is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Walter Pyramid
Conclusion
We predict UC Santa Barbara, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Long Beach State on Saturday.
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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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