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The UC Davis Aggies (17-12, 12-6 Big West) visit the UC San Diego Tritons (20-10, 14-4) Thursday night. Tip from LionTree Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UC Davis vs. UC San Diego odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
UC Davis beat Hawaii 75-63 Thursday to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. G Ty Johnson and G Elijah Pepper each scored a game-high 30 points while no other UC Davis player scored in double figures. The Aggies shot 53.1% from the field in the win.
UC San Diego got back in the win column Saturday with a 79-69 victory over CSU Northridge while covering as a 5-point road favorite. G Bryce Pope scored a game-high 29 points while F Tyler McGhie added 21 off the bench. Four UCSD players scored in double figures while the team shot 41.4% from the field in the win.
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UC Davis at UC San Diego odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UC Davis +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | UC San Diego -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UC Davis +6.5 (-110) | UC San Diego -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UC Davis at UC San Diego picks and predictions
Prediction
UC San Diego 79, UC Davis 70
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on UC San Diego (-300), which is 13-1 at home, to beat UC Davis, which is 6-6 on the road.
Against the spread
BET UC SAN DIEGO -6.5 (-110).
The Aggies have a 12-14-1 ATS record this season, including 3-7 ATS in their last 10. They have failed to cover in 5 of their last 6 overall and each of their last 4 on the road.
The Tritons have an 18-10 ATS record this season and are 6-4 ATS in their last 10. They have covered in 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6. They are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 at home, including 2-1 ATS as a favorite of 5 or more points.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 140.5 (-110).
UC Davis has scored at least 66 points in 5 of its last 7 games and has allowed at least 65 in 5 of its last 6.
UC San Diego has hit the Over in 3 of its last 5 games while scoring at least 76 in 4 of its last 5. It has allowed 69 or more points in 6 of its last 8 games. Expect a fast-paced game Thursday night.
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