Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Santa Clara vs Gonzaga

The Santa Clara Broncos square off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 23:30 on Thursday, January 8.

The Unders looks the way to go when Santa Clara and Gonzaga take to the court. The line looks too high at 164.5 and odds of -105 could favor bettors who go below that total.

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Santa Clara Broncos previous game saw them claim a 98-70 home win over San Diego Toreros.

Gonzaga Bulldogs won their last game which was at home. It was a 82-47 triumph against Loyola Marymount Lions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Gonzaga claim a 95-76 win over Santa Clara. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Gonzaga winning eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	17-1	1646	1222	424	12-0	5-1	10W
Santa Clara	13-5	1479	1286	193	9-2	4-3	1L

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Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Santa Clara vs Gonzaga betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 164.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -105.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Santa Clara vs Gonzaga stats:

• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Santa Clara games on the road.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Santa Clara games on the road.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Gonzaga games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Gonzaga games.
• The 164.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Gonzaga games.

Under 164.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Santa Clara 70 - 87 Gonzaga

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Gonzaga on the correct score lines. For example, a 87-70 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2500 about Gonzaga which reflects they have a 96% chance of winning this college game. Santa Clara are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1200.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 166.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 166.5 at -114.

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Moneyline

Santa Clara

+1200

Gonzaga

-2500

Point Spread

Santa Clara +16.5

-105

Gonzaga -16.5

-115

Total Points

Under 166.5

-114

Over 166.5

-106

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Santa Clara Stats

Gonzaga Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 87.50 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.20 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.70 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	17-1	1646	1222	424	12-0	5-1	10W
Saint Mary's	15-2	1349	1087	262	11-0	4-2	6W
Santa Clara	13-5	1479	1286	193	9-2	4-3	1L
Seattle	12-6	1384	1228	156	9-3	3-3	3L
San Francisco	11-6	1276	1160	116	8-1	3-5	2W
Pacific	11-7	1364	1235	129	8-0	3-7	1L
Loyola Marymount	10-7	1304	1168	136	7-5	3-2	2L
Oregon State	9-9	1274	1330	-56	8-6	1-3	1W
Washington State	7-9	1271	1294	-23	5-4	2-5	2W
Portland	7-10	1320	1377	-57	7-4	0-6	1W
San Diego	6-10	1175	1249	-74	5-4	1-6	3L
Pepperdine	5-12	1201	1284	-83	4-6	1-6	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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