Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Clive Smith | Mar 6, 2022
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 19 Saint Mary’s Gaels (24-6, 12-3 WCC) bring a four-game win streak into a home matchup with the Santa Clara Broncos (21-10, 10-5 WCC), who have won three straight. The Broncos are underdogs by 5 points in the contest, which begins at 11:30 PM ET on Monday, March 7, 2022. Find more below on the Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The over/under in the matchup is 140.5.
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara Betting Line
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs Santa Clara 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) |
-5 |
– |
– |
140.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
– |
– |
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara Game Info
- Game Day: Monday, March 7, 2022
- Game Time: 11:30 PM ET
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
Computer Predictions for Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara
Computer picks for Gaels vs Broncos
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Saint Mary’s (CA) (-5)
|
Under (140.5)
|
Santa Clara 74 Saint Mary’s (CA) 66
|
Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara Betting Trends
Against the spread, Saint Mary’s (CA) is 19-11-1 this season.
The Gaels have an ATS record of 12-5 in their 17 games as a favorite of 5 points or more so far this season.
Saint Mary’s (CA) has gone over the point total in 41.9% of its opportunities this year (13 times over 31 games with a set point total).
Saint Mary’s (CA) Leaders
The Gaels points and rebounds leader is Matthias Tass. He puts up 12.5 points per game and pulls down 6.2 rebounds.
Tommy Kuhse paces the squad with 3.6 assists per game.
Alex Ducas knocks down 2.0 treys per game to lead the Gaels.
Logan Johnson leads the team with 2.1 steals per game. Tass collects 0.7 blocks a game to pace Saint Mary’s (CA).
Saint Mary’s (CA) Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.2 |
65 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.1 |
110 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.2 |
232 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.0 |
11 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.8 |
288 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
231 |
Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary’s (CA) Betting Trends
Santa Clara has 19 wins in 31 games against the spread this year.
As 5-point underdogs or greater, the Broncos are 3-2 against the spread.
This year, 20 of Santa Clara’s 31 games have hit the over.
Santa Clara Leaders
Jalen Williams has the top spot on the Broncos scoring and assist lists, tallying 18.1 points and 4.1 assists per game.
Keshawn Justice’s 7.0 rebounds per game paces Santa Clara’s rebounding effort. He also adds 13.1 points per game.
Justice leads the Broncos in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 2.4 made threes per game.
Williams tops Santa Clara in steals with 1.1 per game, and Parker Braun leads the squad in blocks with 1.2 per game.
Santa Clara Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
49.3 |
6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.9 |
164 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.2 |
166 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.9 |
205 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
228 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
121 |
Betting Tips for Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Santa Clara
We have the Saint Mary’s (CA) (-5) as our best bet in this game after taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish under the total of 140.5 points, with a final score of Saint Mary’s (CA) 74, Santa Clara 66.
