Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • Santa Clara is a -19.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Pepperdine / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The Pepperdine Waves visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

The Pepperdine vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Pepperdine vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 66.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pepperdine have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 17 away games (+6.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+8.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+5.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -26.06% ROI).

  • 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -49.13% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.25 Units / -8.63% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 16.23% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Pepperdine has averaged 71.3 points per game (1,069 points/15 games) this season — lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 77.8

Pepperdine shot 46% (780/1,714) last season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Pepperdine shot 36% from three (202/557) last season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has attempted 1,418 threes since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has made 519 three-pointers since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (223 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Santa Clara made 372 three-pointers last season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Pepperdine has averaged 71.3 points per game (1,069 points/15 games) this season — lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 77.8

Pepperdine shot 46% (780/1,714) last season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Pepperdine shot 36% from three (202/557) last season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has attempted 1,418 threes since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has made 519 three-pointers since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (223 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Santa Clara made 372 three-pointers last season — most among West Coast Conference Teams


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