Santa Clara Broncos vs Nevada Wolf Pack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Wolf Pack. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Nevada being favored by -7.5 over Santa Clara.
SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack -7.5
This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolf Pack.
- Not only will Nevada pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Santa Clara Win on the Road?
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
Santa Clara fell to North Dakota State 88-80 on Wednesday, November 13th, in a surprising home loss. The Broncos, who were -15.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Santa Clara led 39-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.
Santa Clara put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 60.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 21.6% on 8 of 37 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 62.5%, making 10 of 16.
Jacksen Moni and Jacari White led the way with 19 points each, with White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Brennan Watkins was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Santa Clara grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists.
Santa Clara’s defense gave up 88 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 41% from the field. The Broncos struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 60% of their attempts (23/38).
From beyond the arc, Santa Clara held their opponent to 21% shooting, as they made just 8 of 37 three-point attempts. The Broncos also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 of those tries (62%).
Taking a Look at the Wolf Pack Chances at Home
Nevada cruised to an 88-58 win over Weber State on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, the Wolf Pack entered the game as -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.
Nevada led 40-28 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 48-30. The total points for the game reached 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 138.5.
Nevada’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 56.9% in their last game. They were especially lethal from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 21 threes for a 57.1% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 68.6%.
Xavier DuSell led the way with 5 threes on 7 attempts, shooting 66.7% overall. Nick Davidson was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts, while also dishing out 4 assists. The team finished with 24 assists on 29 made field goals.
Despite giving up 58 points, Nevada’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field on 29/51 shooting. The Wolf Pack gave up 17 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Nevada’s defense allowed 12 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from three-point range. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 64%.