Santa Clara vs New Mexico Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

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  • Santa Clara is a -2.5 point favorite vs New Mexico
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Santa Clara / New Mexico TV channel: ESPN+

The Santa Clara Broncos visit The Pit to take on the New Mexico Lobos on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Albuquerque, NM.

Santa Clara is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Santa Clara vs. New Mexico Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Santa Clara vs. New Mexico Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Santa Clara-2.5 -105O 154.5 -110-140
New Mexico +2.5 -115U 154.5 -110115

Santa Clara vs New Mexico Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Santa Clara will win this college basketball game with 59.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Santa Clara vs New Mexico Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Santa Clara will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Santa Clara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+17.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 33 games (+17.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Santa Clara has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+5.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Santa Clara have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Santa Clara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Santa Clara has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI).

  • 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 3.46% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -15.91% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI

New Mexico Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.65 Units / 5.11% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Santa Clara Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico forced 14.3 turnovers per game (485 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 11.9

New Mexico averaged 8.9 steals per game (303 steals/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

New Mexico has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (1,139 turnovers/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 12.2

New Mexico has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,097 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.0

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Santa Clara averaged 4.8 steals per game (150 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Santa Clara has allowed 66.1 points per game (595 points/9 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Santa Clara has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Santa Clara Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico forced 14.3 turnovers per game (485 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 11.9

New Mexico averaged 8.9 steals per game (303 steals/34 games) last season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.5

New Mexico has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (1,139 turnovers/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 12.2

New Mexico has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,097 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 25.0

New Mexico Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Santa Clara averaged 4.8 steals per game (150 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Santa Clara has allowed 66.1 points per game (595 points/9 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Santa Clara has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7


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