Santa Clara vs Portland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 30

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  • Santa Clara is a -12.5 point favorite vs Portland
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Santa Clara / Portland TV channel: ESPN+

The Santa Clara Broncos visit Chiles Center to take on the Portland Pilots on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Santa Clara vs. Portland Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

Santa Clara vs Portland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Santa Clara vs Portland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+10.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+5.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+11.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Portland have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -10.18% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -1.67% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (567/1,809) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has allowed 10.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Portland allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Portland has allowed 10.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Portland has allowed 80.9 points per game (1,132 points/14 games) this season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (567/1,809) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has allowed 10.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Portland allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Portland has allowed 10.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Portland has allowed 80.9 points per game (1,132 points/14 games) this season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 71.1


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