Portland vs. Saint Mary's Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/11/2024]

Saint Mary's and Portland are scheduled to meet in College Basketball action at University Credit Union Pavilion on Thursday, starting at 11:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Portland vs. Saint Mary's matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Portland vs. Saint Mary's Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's College Basketball matchup between Portland and Saint Mary's 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives Saint Mary's a 94% chance of defeating Portland, and our predicted final score has Saint Mary's winning 77-58.

According to our model, Portland (+19.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 134.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Portland vs. Saint Mary's Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Portland	Saint Mary's
Spread	+19.5 (-110)	-19.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+1400	-2800
Total	o134.5 (-110)	u134.5 (-105)

• Saint Mary's is listed as the -19.5 favorite versus Portland, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Portland (+19.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Saint Mary's at -2800. That means you can risk $2,800 to win $100 for a total payout of $2,900 if it gets the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Portland at +1400, where you can put down $100 to profit $1,400, earning a total payout of $1,500 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 134.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Portland vs. Saint Mary's Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Portland +19.5	-110
Moneyline	Portland	+1400
Total	Under 134.5	-105

While Saint Mary's is more likely to win the game, taking Portland moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Our College Basketball best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Portland vs. Saint Mary's on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Portland vs. Saint Mary's Game Information

Thursday's action between Saint Mary's and Portland in College Basketball at University Credit Union Pavilion is scheduled to commence at 11:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland vs. Saint Mary's
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 11:00PM ET / 8:00PM PT
• Venue: University Credit Union Pavilion

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Conclusion

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