Santa Clara vs Pacific Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Santa Clara (8-9) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Pacific (3-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Santa Clara / Pacific TV channel: ESPN+

The Santa Clara Broncos (8-9) visit Alex G. Spanos Center to take on the Pacific Tigers (3-14) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Stockton, CA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Santa Clara vs. Pacific Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Santa Clara-11.5 -105O 147.5 -110-700
Pacific +11.5 -115U 147.5 -110+500

Santa Clara vs Pacific Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 85.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Santa Clara vs Pacific Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 away games (+4.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Pacific has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+0.50 Units / 2% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.9 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / -18.83% ROI

Pacific Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pacific has a 3-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12.4 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 4-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / -18.83% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (153/416) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (427/1,157) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 36%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (153/416) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara is shooting 70% from the free throw line (234/334) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 70%

Pacific Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pacific is shooting 62% from the free throw line (232/375) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Pacific is shooting 32% from three (133/420) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pacific is shooting 43% (452/1,061) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Pacific has a 34% free throw rate (996 free throw attempts/2,933 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 45th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,438 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (140/448) this season — 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (487/1,175) this season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 43%

Santa Clara has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (3,777 points/3,211 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Pacific Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pacific has averaged 5.9 steals per game (302 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Pacific has 127 steals this season — 4th most among West Coast Conference Teams

Pacific has averaged 6.7 steals per game (127 steals/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Pacific has 302 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among West Coast Conference Teams


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