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Santa Clara vs. Portland Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/29/2024]
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Portland will square off with the favored Santa Clara in college basketball action at Chiles Center on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Thursday's Santa Clara vs. Portland matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Santa Clara vs. Portland Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Santa Clara and Portland 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of college basketball predictions.
Our popular predictive analytics model gives Santa Clara a 79% chance of beating Portland. Our predicted final score has Santa Clara winning 82-73.
According to our model, Portland (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 156.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Santa Clara vs. Portland Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Santa Clara | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-105) | +9.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -465 | +390 |
| Total | o156.5 (-108) | u156.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Santa Clara vs. Portland Picks
Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Portland +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Portland | +390 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -108 |
While Santa Clara is more likely to win the game, taking Portland moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Santa Clara vs. Portland Game Information
Thursday's game between Portland and Santa Clara in college basketball action at Chiles Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Santa Clara vs. Portland
- Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
- Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
- Venue: Chiles Center
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 1:23AM, Mar 1
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Conclusion
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