The Saint Mary’s Gaels (8-1) are favored (-9) to extend an eight-game winning streak when they host the Santa Clara Broncos (6-1) at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at McKeon Pavilion. The contest airs on CBS Sports. The over/under is 126 for the matchup.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary’s (CA) | -9 | -110 | -110 | 126 | -113 | -109 | -500 | 370 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara (+9) | Over (126) | Santa Clara 67 Saint Mary’s (CA) 62 |
Total Facts
- The Gaels and their opponents have scored at least 126 points — this matchup’s point total — in seven of nine opportunities (77.8%) this year.
- Santa Clara has combined with its opponents to score more than 126 points in five of seven opportunities (71.4%) this year.
- The two teams average a combined 15 more points per game (141) than this matchup’s total of 126 points.
- Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 123 points per game, three fewer than the over/under in this game.
- The Gaels average point total in outings this year is 133, seven points higher than the over/under in this game.
- The average total in Broncos games this season is five more points than the point total of 126 in this outing.
Saint Mary’s (CA) Betting Information
- Saint Mary’s (CA) has been good against the spread this season, posting a 5-3 record.
- When favored by at least 9 points, the Gaels have fared well against the spread, putting together a 2-1 record.
- Saint Mary’s (CA) and its opponents have converted the over just 3 times in 8 (37.5%) games this season.
Santa Clara Betting Information
- Santa Clara has a losing record against the spread, going 2-3 ATS (covering only 40% of the time).
- When they are at least 9-point underdogs, the Broncos have gone 1-1 against the spread.
- Santa Clara has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 40% of matchups this year (2 out of 5 opportunities).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2020 | Saint Mary’s (CA) | -6.5 | 139 | -297 | +232 | Regular Season | 78-72 STMRY |
| 1/11/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 67-66 SANCLR |
| 2/14/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 66-55 STMRY |
| 1/17/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 75-55 STMRY |
Saint Mary’s (CA) Leaders
- The Gaels leader in points and assists is Tommy Kuhse, who scores 15.0 points per game to go with 5.8 assists.
- Kyle Bowen is the Gaels best rebounder, hauling in an average of 6.0 boards in each contest while scoring 4.1 points per game.
- Alex Ducas leads the Gaels in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Kuhse is Saint Mary’s (CA)’s leader in steals, averaging 1.7 steals per game, while Matthias Tass leads them in blocks with 0.9 per contest.
Santa Clara Leaders
- The Broncos’ leader in scoring and rebounding is Josip Vrankic with 16.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
- The Broncos’ top assist machine is Christian Carlyle with a stat line of 2.3 assists, 9.3 points, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
- Keshawn Justice’s 1.3 made threes per game lead the Broncos.
- Vrankic (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Santa Clara while Jaden Bediako (2.0 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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