Santa Clara vs BYU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 10:46 AM
  • BYU (16-12) is a BYU -4.5 point favorite vs Santa Clara (19-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Santa Clara Broncos (19-8) visit Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars (16-12) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Provo.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Santa Clara vs. BYU Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Santa Clara+4.5 -105O 148.5 -110+175
BYU -4.5 -115U 148.5 -110-210

Santa Clara vs BYU Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts BYU will win this game with 61.2% confidence.

Santa Clara vs BYU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Santa Clara and BYU, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 20 games (+13.65 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 46 games (+7.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games (+6.15 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 away games (+2.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 17 games (+8.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+8.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.50 Units / 24% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has gone 13-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -1.73% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has gone 14-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.35 Units / -9.2% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Santa Clara has 276 offensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Santa Clara has averaged 13.3 assists per game (319 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 14.0

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has 818 turnovers since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/25 games) this season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

BYU has averaged 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (275 rebounds/25 games) this season — 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

BYU has 690 defensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (656 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Santa Clara has averaged 6.0 steals per game (342 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Santa Clara has 342 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th fewest among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,566 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has 189 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

BYU has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,696 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

BYU has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (690 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

BYU has averaged 7.6 steals per game (189 steals/25 games) this season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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