Santa Clara vs Saint Mary’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Saint Mary’s (10-11) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Santa Clara (11-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Santa Clara / Saint Mary’s TV channel: ESPNU

The Santa Clara Broncos (11-9) visit University Credit Union Pavilion to take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels (10-11) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Moraga, CA.

Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary’s Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Santa Clara+14.5 -115O 135.5 -105+650
Saint Mary’s -14.5 -105U 135.5 -115-1000

Santa Clara vs Saint Mary’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 91.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Santa Clara vs Saint Mary’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+13.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+16.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+1.05 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.32% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 12.57% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.33% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.33% ROI

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

Saint Mary’s has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.33% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.25 Units / -12.44% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for -0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.05 Units / -8.91% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara is shooting 47% (620/1,308) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Santa Clara has made 194 three-pointers this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (468/1,255) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 36%

Santa Clara has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (308 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Saint Mary’s has 308 offensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (328 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Saint Mary’s has a 28% free throw rate (351 free throw attempts/1,253 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (601 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Santa Clara has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,515 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Santa Clara has averaged 4.9 steals per game (108 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.0 points per game (3,306 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 72.9

Saint Mary’s has allowed 59.0 points per game (3,306 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.0

Saint Mary’s has allowed 57.2 points per game (1,201 points/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7

Saint Mary’s has allowed 4.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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