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UC Davis Aggies vs CSU Fullerton Titans Pick – March 12, 2026

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UC Davis and CSU Fullerton meet in the Big West Championship quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. ET at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada (neutral site). UC Davis is on the second night of a back-to-back after playing Wednesday.

This is a No. 6 vs No. 3 seed matchup in a tight Big West middle tier. Fullerton finished 12-8 in league play (17-15 overall) and UC Davis finished 11-9 in league play (19-13 overall).

Odds

Odds as of 9:23 a.m. ET on March 12, 2026 (BetOnline).

TeamSpreadMoneylineTotal
CSU Fullerton Titans-1.5 (-104)-115O 154.5 (-115) / U 154.5 (-105)
UC Davis Aggies+1.5 (-118)-104O 154.5 (-115) / U 154.5 (-105)

Team Snapshot

Here’s a side-by-side look at season form and core efficiency indicators.

TeamRecordLast 10ATSOff EffDef EffTempoKey Injury Note
UC Davis19-13 (11-9)6-416-13-01.10 pts/poss1.04 pts/poss allowed70.7 poss/gmNo injuries reported
CSU Fullerton17-15 (12-8)7-320-10-01.12 pts/poss1.07 pts/poss allowed74.7 poss/gmNo injuries reported

Recent Form & Statistical Edge

UC Davis Aggies

UC Davis is scoring 77.9 points per game and allowing 74.9, with a small negative rebounding margin (-1.8 RPG). The Aggies are efficient enough from deep (35.1% 3PT) and they’ve defended the arc well (33.9% opponent 3PT), which matters against a volume 3-point team like Fullerton.

Ball security is a clear strength. UC Davis is at 12.7 turnovers per game while forcing 14.8 (plus-2.1 turnover margin). In tempo-free terms, the Aggies’ offense turnover rate is 16.08%, while their defense forces turnovers at a 17.39% clip. UC Davis is 16-13-0 to the over/under this season, and the workload is a concern with this being their second game in two nights.

CSU Fullerton Titans

Fullerton plays one of the faster styles in the country and it shows on the scoreboard: 83.7 points per game scored, 82.2 allowed. Shooting is solid but not elite (34.7% 3PT), and the defense has been average against 3s (34.6% opponent 3PT), so they can be vulnerable if opponents shoot clean looks in transition.

The Titans’ biggest game-to-game driver has been turnovers. They commit just 11.4 per game and force 15.0 (plus-3.6 turnover margin), with a strong offensive turnover rate (13.57%) and a high defensive turnover pressure profile (17.21% forced). Fullerton is 13-17-0 on totals, so despite the pace, they’ve landed under more often than not.

Matchup Keys

  • Rest and legs: Fullerton comes in off a bye while UC Davis played Wednesday night. If UC Davis’ half-court execution slips late, that favors the Titans in a one-possession spread range.
  • Pace control: Fullerton (74.7 poss/gm) is built to speed games up, while UC Davis is more moderate (70.7). If Fullerton dictates tempo, both the side and the over benefit.
  • Turnover battle: Both teams are positive in turnover margin, but Fullerton’s edge is larger (+3.6 vs +2.1). Extra possessions also cover up Fullerton’s rebounding deficit.
  • Arc efficiency is close: UC Davis (35.1% 3PT) vs Fullerton’s 34.6% opponent 3PT, and Fullerton (34.7% 3PT) vs UC Davis’ 33.9% opponent 3PT. Neither team has a clear 3-point mismatch on paper.
  • Rebounding margin risk: Both are negative on the glass (UC Davis -1.8 RPG, Fullerton -3.0). The team that creates more “second chance” or long-rebound possessions can swing a tight spread.

Best Bet

CSU Fullerton -1.5 (-104).

Fullerton’s combination of (1) the rest edge in this tournament spot and (2) the stronger season-long turnover profile (11.4 TO/G committed, 15.0 forced) is meaningful against a UC Davis team playing its second game in two nights. UC Davis defends well enough to keep this close, but Fullerton’s ability to generate extra possessions can decide a one or two-point game. With the line under a single possession, you’re mostly betting the fresher team with the higher-tempo identity to win a tight one.

Projected Score

CSU Fullerton 79, UC Davis 76

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