UC San Diego Tritons vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an eagerly anticipated matchup in NCAA College Basketball, the UC San Diego Tritons will face off against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on January 29, 2026. The Tritons, who have won 3 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to capitalize on their home court advantage to secure a victory. On the other hand, the Gauchos have been in fine form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, and will be eager to continue their winning streak.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the UC San Diego Tritons with odds of 1.41 for a home win, compared to 2.83 for an away win for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Our model prediction gives the Tritons a 65.5% chance of winning, with a 34.5% chance for the Gauchos to come out on top.

Both teams have shown strength in different areas, and it promises to be a closely contested game. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two talented teams, and the outcome is far from certain.

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UC San Diego
64.6%		 UC Santa Barbara
35.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:71

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

24.01.26 UC San Diego Tritons basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 59:61
22.01.26 UC Davis Aggies basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 74:80
17.01.26 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 62:83
15.01.26 UC San Diego Tritons basketball – Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – 79:84
10.01.26 UC Riverside Highlanders basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 66:69		 24.01.26 Long Beach State 49ers basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 71:74
22.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Cal Poly Mustangs basketball – 107:67
17.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – Hawaii Warriors basketball – 77:62
15.01.26 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 69:75
08.01.26 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – UC Davis Aggies basketball – 86:93

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UC San Diego won 5.
  • Recent performances by UC San Diego have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • UC Santa Barbara is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • UC San Diego will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, UC San Diego won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 740:797. (average 67.3:72.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UC San Diego won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 363:330. (average 72.6:66).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.03.25 UC San Diego Tritons basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 69:51
    23.01.25 UC San Diego Tritons basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 77:63
    05.12.24 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 76:84
    15.02.24 UC San Diego Tritons basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 61:46
    04.01.24 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – UC San Diego Tritons basketball – 72:79

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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