Santa Clara Broncos vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Looking to win big? The Broncos and Huskies face off at 4:30 ET on truT. The Huskies are hosting the game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Washington is favored by -1 against Santa Clara in a non-conference matchup.
SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies -1
This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Santa Clara Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
Santa Clara picked up a 69-52 road win over TCU on Thursday, November 28th. The Broncos entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.
Santa Clara led 34-27 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring TCU 35-25. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the O/U line of 149.
Santa Clara put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, with two-point shooting at 51.2% and three-point shooting at 30.8% (8/26). The Broncos struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 3 of 7 attempts (42.9%).
Offensively, they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 18 points, shooting 88.9% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). Frankie Collins added 15 points, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc.
Santa Clara’s defense was outstanding, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 1 of 17 shots to fall, a mere 5%.
Even at the free-throw line, the opposing team struggled, hitting just 7 of 16 attempts for 43%. Santa Clara did give up 13 offensive rebounds, but their overall defensive effort was enough to secure the win.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Huskies?
Washington improved to 5-1 on the season with a 73-67 win over Colorado State on Thursday, November 28th. The Huskies were -1.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 142.5.
Washington trailed 28-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Colorado State to 39. This strong 2nd half performance was key to their victory.
Washington’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 54.2% of their 24 attempts.
Tyler Harris led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 69.2% overall. Great Osobor added 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Nique Clifford contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds.
Washington’s defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, making 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Huskies held them to 44% shooting, with 15 made shots out of 34.
From three-point range, Washington allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% success rate. Their opponents also went to the free-throw line 24 times, converting 13 for 54%. The Huskies gave up 8 offensive rebounds.