Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/6/2024]

Pepperdine will square off with Santa Clara in College Basketball action at Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's College Basketball game between Santa Clara and Pepperdine 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives Santa Clara a 57% chance of defeating Pepperdine, and our predicted final score has Santa Clara winning 75-73.

According to our model, Pepperdine (+2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 149.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine Odds

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

Bet Type	Santa Clara	Pepperdine
Spread	-2.5 (-115)	+2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-146	+125
Total	o149.5 (-110)	u149.5 (-105)

• Pepperdine is the +2.5 underdog versus Santa Clara, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Santa Clara (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Pepperdine at +125, which means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if it wins.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Santa Clara at -146, where you can risk $146 to win $100 for a total payout of $246 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 149.5 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, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine 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	Pepperdine +2.5	-105
Moneyline	Pepperdine	+125
Total	Under 149.5	-105

While Santa Clara is more likely to win the game, taking Pepperdine moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Dimers' 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 regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine on Saturday January 6, 2024.

Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine Game Information

Saturday's game between Pepperdine and Santa Clara in College Basketball at Firestone Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine
• Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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