Bradley Braves vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Betting on today’s Braves and Broncos game? Catch the action at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on Ball. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -3 vs. Bradley.

BRADLEY BRAVES VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos -3

This game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.
• Not only will Santa Clara pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Braves Chances in Henderson

Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games

Bradley improved to 7-1 on the season with a convincing 83-60 road win over Southern Illinois on Tuesday. Entering the game as -3.5 point favorites, the Braves not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Bradley took control early, leading 50-33 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they held Southern Illinois to 27 points while scoring 33. The total points for the game ended at 143, just under the 147.5 O/U line.

Bradley’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 63.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 22 attempts.

Zek Montgomery led the way with 22 points, knocking down 5 of 6 threes, while Almar Atlason also connected on 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep and finishing with 17 points. The Braves dished out 20 assists as a team, with Jarrett Hensley contributing 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Bradley’s defense held strong, limiting their opponent to just 60 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense was effective, as their opponent shot just 4/16, or 25%. At the free-throw line, Bradley sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10, shooting 62%.

Will the Broncos Defense Show Up at Home?

Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games

Santa Clara improved to 5-5 on the season with an 81-66 home win over Fresno State on Saturday, December 7th. The Broncos were -16 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 156-point O/U line.

Santa Clara led 36-25 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. They’ll look to build on this win as they aim to move above .500.

Santa Clara’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They connected on 13 of 31 attempts from beyond the arc, matching their two-point shooting percentage at 41.9%. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 51.6%, and they hit 72.7% of their free throws, going 16 for 22 from the line.

The Broncos dished out 20 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 18 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 75% from three. Tyeree Bryan also had a strong performance, hitting 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 16 points on 71.4% shooting.

Santa Clara’s defense gave up 66 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. They kept the team to 41% shooting inside the arc, with 13 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Santa Clara allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, also at 41%. The team they faced went 16/22 from the free-throw line, hitting 72% of their foul shots. Santa Clara gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.