Portland vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:48 AM
  • Santa Clara (9-9) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Portland (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Portland / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The Portland Pilots (7-9) visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos (9-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

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

The Portland vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Portland+11.5 -115O 154.5 -110+475
Santa Clara -11.5 -105U 154.5 -110-650

Portland vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 87.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Portland vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Portland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Portland has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.85 Units / 14% ROI)

Portland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -18.04% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -14.32% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 11.14% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -14.35% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 5.74% ROI

Portland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has a 39% free throw rate (1,112 free throw attempts/2,872 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%

Portland has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (740 assists/ 665 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Portland has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,311 points/1,037 shots) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Portland is shooting 70% from the free throw line (236/338) this season — 5th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 70%

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has 550 defensive rebounds this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (168/455) this season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (442/1,196) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (442/1,196) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 36%

Portland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Portland has allowed 10.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Portland has averaged 5.0 steals per game (253 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Portland has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (516/1,143) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Portland has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (520/1,405) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,464 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Santa Clara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (294 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (146/469) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Santa Clara has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,392/3,261) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%


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