Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 11:33 AM
  • Santa Clara (10-9) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Pepperdine (8-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Pepperdine / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The Pepperdine Waves (8-11) visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos (10-9) on Jan. 25. 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 -8.5 (-115).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pepperdine+8.5 -105O 150.5 -110+340
Santa Clara -8.5 -115U 150.5 -110-450

Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 81.8% 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 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pepperdine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Pepperdine have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Pepperdine has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)

Pepperdine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pepperdine has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 11.09% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -2.95 Units / -14.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 5.73% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.07% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 11.72% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI

Pepperdine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has a 31% free throw rate (387 free throw attempts/1,252 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 31%

Pepperdine is shooting 46% (1,429/3,128) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Pepperdine has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (283 assists/ 241 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Pepperdine is shooting 68% from the free throw line (263/387) this season — 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (184/494) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (458/1,235) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 36%

Santa Clara has 323 assists this season — tied for most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (458/1,235) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pepperdine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (1,526 points/1,150 shots) this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Pepperdine has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (550/1,150) this season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Pepperdine has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,970 points/3,085 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Pepperdine has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,440/3,085) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,490 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Santa Clara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (298 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (160/497) this season — 5th highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 33%

Santa Clara has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (1,519 points/1,279 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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