Portland vs. Santa Clara Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/20/2024]

Santa Clara will square off with Portland in College Basketball action at Leavey Center on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

Portland vs. Santa Clara Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's College Basketball game between Portland and Santa Clara 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives Santa Clara an 84% chance of defeating Portland, and our predicted final score has Santa Clara winning 82-71.

According to our model, Portland (+11.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 155.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

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Portland vs. Santa Clara Odds

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

Bet Type	Portland	Santa Clara
Spread	+11.5 (-115)	-11.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+490	-650
Total	o155.5 (-110)	u155.5 (-110)

• Santa Clara is the -11.5 favorite against Portland, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Portland (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Santa Clara at -650. That means you can risk $650 to win $100 for a total payout of $750 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Portland at +490, where you can bet $100 to profit $490, earning a total payout of $590 if it wins.
• The Over/Under is set at 155.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all the sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Portland vs. Santa Clara Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Portland +11.5	-115
Moneyline	Portland	+490
Total	Under 155.5	-110

While Santa Clara is more likely to win the game, taking Portland moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Portland vs. Santa Clara on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Portland vs. Santa Clara Game Information

Saturday's matchup between Santa Clara and Portland in College Basketball at Leavey Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland vs. Santa Clara
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Leavey Center

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Conclusion

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