San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Santa Clara (17-11) is a -11.5 point favorite vs San Diego (14-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • San Diego / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN2

The San Diego Toreros (14-16) visit Orleans Arena to take on the Santa Clara Broncos (17-11) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Paradise, NV.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The San Diego vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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San Diego vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Diego+11.5 -110O 148.5 -115+525
Santa Clara -11.5 -110U 148.5 -105-750

San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

San Diego vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts San Diego will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • San Diego has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+15.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • San Diego have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.95 Units / 4% ROI)

San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Diego has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -10.79% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.9 Units / 28.24% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 8.17% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Under for -5.65 Units / -17.15% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 8.47% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -5.57% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -16.97% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 8.48% ROI

San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (344 turnovers/24 games) this season — 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

San Diego has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (324 assists/ 344 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

San Diego has made 318 free throws this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego is shooting 73% from the free throw line (318/435) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 70%

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (292 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Santa Clara is shooting 46% (667/1,436) this season — 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 46%

Santa Clara is shooting 37% from three (206/562) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 35%

Santa Clara has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (368 assists/ 318 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 1.2

San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego has averaged 6.8 steals per game (373 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1

San Diego has averaged 6.9 steals per game (166 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1

San Diego has 373 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Diego has 166 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among West Coast Conference Teams

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has averaged 5.5 steals per game (316 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Santa Clara has averaged 5.0 steals per game (120 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Santa Clara has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (643 rebounds/24 games) this season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Santa Clara has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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