Loyola Chicago vs Santa Clara Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Santa Clara is a -16.5 point favorite vs Loyola Chicago
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / Santa Clara TV channel: ESPN+

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers visit Kaiser Permanente Arena to take on the Santa Clara Broncos on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Santa Cruz, CA.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Loyola Chicago vs. Santa Clara Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Loyola Chicago vs. Santa Clara Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago+16.5 -110O 148.5 -105950
Santa Clara -16.5 -110U 148.5 -115-2000

Loyola Chicago vs Santa Clara Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs Santa Clara Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 59.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 39 games (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 39 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 39 games (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+12.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+10.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 1-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.15 Units / -84.15% ROI).

  • 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -107.3 Units / -81.63% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -21.49% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 1.71% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Santa Clara averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (862 rebounds/31 games) last season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara has averaged 8.6 steals per game (103 steals/12 games) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago is shooting 41% (240/581) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Loyola Chicago has averaged 66.5 points per game (731 points/11 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 79.0

Loyola Chicago has averaged 66.5 points per game (731 points/11 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 79.0

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Santa Clara has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Santa Clara averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (862 rebounds/31 games) last season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Santa Clara allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (219/701) last season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 34%

Santa Clara has averaged 8.6 steals per game (103 steals/12 games) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago is shooting 41% (240/581) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Loyola Chicago has averaged 66.5 points per game (731 points/11 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 79.0

Loyola Chicago has averaged 66.5 points per game (731 points/11 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 79.0


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