Saint Mary’s vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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  • Saint Mary’s is a -3.5 point favorite vs Santa Clara
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Saint Mary’s / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPNU

The Saint Mary’s Gaels visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA, USA.

Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

The Saint Mary’s vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Mary’s-3.5 -118O 139.5 -110-190
Santa Clara +3.5 -102U 139.5 -110+155

Saint Mary’s vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 Saint Mary’s will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 32 games (+16.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 30 games (+13.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.46 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+3.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)

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

Saint Mary’s has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI).

  • 16-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.7 Units / 2.11% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2.05 Units / -9.34% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -13.79% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 1.1% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 4.14% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.25 Units / -13.4% ROI

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (314 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (352 assists/ 209 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Saint Mary’s has 314 offensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has made 223 three-pointers this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has made 10.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Santa Clara has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2023-24 season — 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Santa Clara has an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s allowed 59.3 points per game (1,778 points/30 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Saint Mary’s has allowed 61.3 points per game (1,287 points/21 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Saint Mary’s has averaged 6.8 steals per game (142 steals/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Saint Mary’s stole the ball 200 times last season — 4th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara averaged 4.8 steals per game (150 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Santa Clara averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (862 rebounds/31 games) last season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Santa Clara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (293 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,445 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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