UC Santa Barbara vs. Washington Pick
SEATTLE, WA (The Spread) – Washington will look to put an end to its three-game losing streak when it hosts UC Santa Barbara tonight at 10:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Washington as a 7.5-point favorite over UC Santa Barbara for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 152.5 points. The Gauchos enter the day with a 5-2 overall record and are 1-0 on the road while the Huskies are 4-4 overall and 4-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Huskies opened as an 8.5-point favorite but the line has dropped a full point at almost all sports books both offshore and in Vegas. The over/under total opened at 146 but is now up to 152 or 152.5 depending on what book you view.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 2,500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 55% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Washington –7.5. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Washington. The Huskies’ record is a bit deceiving. They’ve lost to three teams that are either currently ranked in the top 25, or were when Washington played them. This is a good Huskie team that just needs to stand a little taller when facing elite competition. According to latest college basketball trends, the Gauchos are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games versus the Pac-12 and 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a road dog.
FRIDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: WASHINGTON HUSKIES –7.5
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