San Francisco vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • San Francisco (17-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Santa Clara (16-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • San Francisco / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The San Francisco Dons (17-12) visit Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos (16-11) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Santa Clara, CA.

San Francisco is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The San Francisco vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Francisco-2.5 -115O 146.5 -105-155
Santa Clara +2.5 -105U 146.5 -115+125

San Francisco vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts San Francisco will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

San Francisco vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • San Francisco has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+13.70 Units / 6% ROI)
  • San Francisco has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+12.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • San Francisco have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • San Francisco has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • San Francisco have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.95 Units / 18% 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 Francisco Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Francisco has a 18-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 18.47% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.1 Units / 7.05% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.32% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -14.29% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 5.63% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -7.02% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -14.11% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 5.64% ROI

San Francisco Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Francisco has a TS% of 53% this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

San Francisco has averaged 79.4 points per game (1,905 points/24 games) this season — 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

San Francisco has 14.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

San Francisco has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (763 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

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 Francisco Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Francisco has 210 steals this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

San Francisco has averaged 8.8 steals per game (210 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

San Francisco has averaged 8.8 steals per game (210 steals/24 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1

San Francisco has averaged 7.6 steals per game (438 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 6.1

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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