UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 1, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/01/2026, 12:45 AM ET

UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton Information

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos will be on the road Thursday with a game in Fullerton, CA at 10:00 PM. UC Santa Barbara is 9-4 this year, having won 3 of the last 5 overall, following an 18-point home win in their previous outing. The Cal State Fullerton Titans return home Thursday with five wins and nine losses, having lost 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row following a blowout 47-point loss to SMU in their previous game. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

UC Santa Barbara Preview

The UC Santa Barbara offense has been solid this season, averaging 79.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, UC Santa Barbara has held their own, allowing 71.5 points per game this season. Aidan Mahaney leads the UC Santa Barbara offense this season, averaging 14.9 points and 7.8 assists per game. Colin Smith averages 12.5 points, and Miro Little averages 11.7 points per game. Big man Zion Sensley averages 10.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 7.5 rebounds

Cal State Fullerton Preview

The Cal State Fullerton Titans have struggled defensively this season, allowing 87.1 points per game, and have given up an average of 102 points per game in their last two losses. Offensively, the Titans score well, averaging 87.7 points per game this season, but have averaged only 70.3 points per game in their previous three losses. Joshua Ward leads the Cal State Fullerton offense this season, averaging 15.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. Landon Seaman is 2nd on the team, averaging 14 points, while Bryce Cofield averages a third-best 13.1 points per game. Freshman KJ Garris averages 7.9 points in just over 15 minutes per game off the bench.

UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton Prediction

UC Santa Barbara is a better team in this game, and it will show from the opening minutes on Thursday. Look for the gauchos to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work against Cal State Fullerton. Take UC Santa Barbara to do the job as they get the win and cover on the road Thursday night to start the new year. Final Score Prediction, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos win and cover 83-72. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Cal State Fullerton with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on UC Santa Barbara by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your UC Santa Barbara vs Cal State Fullerton bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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