Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • Gonzaga is a -15.5 point favorite vs Santa Clara
  • Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
  • Santa Clara / Gonzaga TV channel: ESPN2

The Santa Clara Broncos visit McCarthey Athletic Center to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 11:30pm EST in Spokane, WA.

Gonzaga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga Over/Under is 164.5 total points.

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

Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Gonzaga will win this college basketball game with 79.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Gonzaga will cover the spread with 64.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+6.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+3.80 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Gonzaga have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 36 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -5.31% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 13.64% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI

Gonzaga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Gonzaga has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 18.82% ROI).

  • 14-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.45 Units / 0.61% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -15.51% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 6.95% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 14.8 offensive rebounds per game (252 rebounds/17 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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

Santa Clara has attempted 1,489 threes since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has averaged 18.6 assists per game (316 assists/17 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.5

Gonzaga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (2,113 points/1,920 shots) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Gonzaga has averaged 30.6 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Gonzaga has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (132/455) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%

Gonzaga averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 14.8 offensive rebounds per game (252 rebounds/17 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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

Santa Clara has attempted 1,489 threes since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara has averaged 18.6 assists per game (316 assists/17 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.5

Gonzaga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (2,113 points/1,920 shots) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Gonzaga has averaged 30.6 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Gonzaga has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (132/455) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%

Gonzaga averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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