Saint Mary’s vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Santa Clara is a -1.5 point favorite vs Saint Mary’s
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Saint Mary’s / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Mary's Gaels visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Mary's+1.5 -110O 156.5 -115105
Santa Clara -1.5 -110U 156.5 -105-125

Saint Mary's vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 58.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Mary's vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 games (+25.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games (+15.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+11.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+10.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.65 Units / 15% ROI)

Saint Mary's Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Mary's has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.15 Units / 5.78% ROI).

  • 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.6 Units / 6.62% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.31% ROI).

  • 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.25 Units / -4.32% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 25.84% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -34.45% ROI

Saint Mary's Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has 183 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara has averaged 9.2 steals per game (183 steals/20 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (612/1,932) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s is shooting 82% from the free throw line (355/433) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s has averaged 1.42 points per shot (1,519 points/1,071 shots) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Saint Mary’s had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (468 assists/ 317 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Mary's Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has 183 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara has averaged 9.2 steals per game (183 steals/20 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (612/1,932) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s is shooting 82% from the free throw line (355/433) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s has averaged 1.42 points per shot (1,519 points/1,071 shots) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Saint Mary’s had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (468 assists/ 317 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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