Oregon State Beavers vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beavers and Broncos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Broncos at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Santa Clara as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.
OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Oregon State Beavers +5.5
This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Broncos.
- Even though we have Santa Clara winning straight-up, we like Oregon State at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Does Oregon State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Oregon State improved to 11-4 on the season with an 81-54 win over San Diego on Saturday. The Beavers, who were -15.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
After leading 33-28 at halftime, Oregon State’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding San Diego to just 26 points while scoring 48 themselves. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
Oregon State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their threes (8/16) and 62.1% of their twos (18/29).
Michael Rataj led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Nate Kingz added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Liutauras Lelevicius was nearly perfect, shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three, finishing with 13 points and 7 boards.
Even with Oregon State allowing 54 points, their defense struggled, giving up 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 45 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Beavers gave up 18 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 8 made threes on 16 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 50%.
Will the Broncos Come Through as Home Favorites?
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
Santa Clara improved to 10-6 on the season with a narrow 81-80 road win over San Diego on Thursday. The Broncos entered the game as 13-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
Santa Clara led 35-27 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the second half while scoring 46 of their own. The combined points of 161 exceeded the over/under line of 152.5.
Santa Clara put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they shot 63.6% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.9%, going 17-for-23.
Kjay Bradley Jr. led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, while Santiago Trouet added 21 points and 11 rebounds. Carlos Stewart Jr. contributed 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Steven Jamerson II was efficient, making 6 of his 7 shots for 14 points.
Santa Clara gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Broncos held the other team to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. Santa Clara also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, hitting 76%.