South Dakota vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Santa Clara is a -17.5 point favorite vs South Dakota
  • Total (Over/Under): 167.5 points
  • South Dakota / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The South Dakota Coyotes visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).

The South Dakota vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 167.5 total points.

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South Dakota vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Dakota+17.5 -105O 167.5 -105+1050
Santa Clara -17.5 -115U 167.5 -115-2500

South Dakota vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Dakota vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Dakota has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+2.65 Units / 5% ROI)

South Dakota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Dakota has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 4.96% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-1 when betting the Over for +8.9 Units / 73.55% ROI
  • 1-10 when betting the Under for -10 Units / -82.64% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.75 Units / -5.64% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.35 Units / -17.12% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.45 Units / 10.94% ROI

South Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota has a 41% free throw rate (372 free throw attempts/901 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 33%

South Dakota has 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 19.5

South Dakota has attempted 372 free throws this season — most among Summit Teams

South Dakota has 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 14.8 assists per game (177 assists/12 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 15.4

Santa Clara had 382 offensive rebounds last season — 2nd most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara shot 72% from the free throw line (422/589) last season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 71%

Santa Clara averaged 32% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (589 free throw attempts/1,868 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 30%

South Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Dakota averaged 3.6 steals per game (111 steals/31 games) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

South Dakota averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (798 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Dakota forced 8.5 turnovers per game (265 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

South Dakota has averaged 4.8 steals per game (218 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (862 rebounds/31 games) last season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Santa Clara has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (312 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Santa Clara has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,174 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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