Washington State vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Santa Clara is a -4.5 point favorite vs Washington State
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Washington State / Santa Clara TV channel: CBSSN

The Washington State Cougars visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA, USA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Washington State vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Washington State vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Washington State+4.5 -102O 158.5 -110+170
Santa Clara -4.5 -118U 158.5 -110-210

Washington State vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 73.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Washington State vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 63.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Washington State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+15.20 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+6.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+3.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

Washington State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington State has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI).

  • 15-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -2.98% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.25 Units / -14.71% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 1.13% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5.01% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.15 Units / -14.29% ROI

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/20 games) this season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Washington State has averaged 1.30 points per shot (505 points/387 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Washington State shot 47% (875/1,874) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Washington State has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,631 points/1,173 shots) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (382 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Santa Clara has averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (246 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Santa Clara has averaged 16.2 assists per game (323 assists/20 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Santa Clara has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (854 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Washington State allowed opponents to shoot 37% (135/363) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Washington State has allowed opponents to shoot 36% (184/505) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Washington State averaged 5.2 steals per game (165 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (539 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Santa Clara has averaged 6.2 steals per game (125 steals/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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