Who's Playing

Santa Barbara @ California Riverside

Current Records: Santa Barbara 13-10; California Riverside 15-9

What to Know

The California Riverside Highlanders have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Santa Barbara Gauchos at 8 p.m. ET Feb. 26 at Student Recreation Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Santa Barbara winning the first 72-68 and the Highlanders taking the second 68-52.

California Riverside took their matchup against the Northridge Matadors this past Thursday by a conclusive 79-57 score.

Meanwhile, Santa Barbara netted a 76-69 win over the UC Davis Aggies this past Thursday.

Barring any buzzer beaters, California Riverside is expected to win a tight contest this past Saturday. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.

California Riverside is now 15-9 while the Gauchos sit at 13-10. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Highlanders are 35th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 65 on average. Santa Barbara's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank ninth in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.80% on the season.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Student Recreation Center -- Riverside, California
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Highlanders are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Gauchos, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Highlanders as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Santa Barbara have won nine out of their last 12 games against California Riverside.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - California Riverside 68 vs. Santa Barbara 52
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Santa Barbara 72 vs. California Riverside 68
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Santa Barbara 65 vs. California Riverside 60
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Santa Barbara 65 vs. California Riverside 63
  • Feb 14, 2019 - California Riverside 71 vs. Santa Barbara 57
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Santa Barbara 72 vs. California Riverside 64
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Santa Barbara 76 vs. California Riverside 69
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Santa Barbara 65 vs. California Riverside 57
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Santa Barbara 68 vs. California Riverside 61
  • Jan 21, 2017 - California Riverside 65 vs. Santa Barbara 55
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Santa Barbara 81 vs. California Riverside 55
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Santa Barbara 65 vs. California Riverside 55

Injury Report for California Riverside

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Santa Barbara

  • Zach Harvey: Out for the Season (Ankle)