UC Riverside Highlanders vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Santa Clara as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152 points.
UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +7.5
This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Broncos.
- Even though we have Santa Clara winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Will the Highlanders Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games
UC Riverside pulled off a 70-69 road win over California Baptist on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
After trailing 37-30 at halftime, UC Riverside turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding the Lancers to 32. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 147 O/U line.
UC Riverside managed just 3 three-pointers on 21.4% shooting from deep in their last game, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They shot 51.1% on two-point attempts, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 44.3%.
At the free-throw line, the Highlanders hit 56.5% of their attempts, going 13-for-23. Barrington Hargress led the way with 25 points, while Dominique Daniels Jr. added 20, connecting on 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
UC Riverside’s defense gave up 69 points in this one, as they allowed the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 60 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33%. UC Riverside also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 93%.
Can the Broncos Secure a Win at Home?
Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games
The Broncos’ struggles continued on Saturday, November 16th, as they fell 85-59 to the Wolf Pack. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, Santa Clara not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Santa Clara found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 47-26 at halftime. They managed to score 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make up any ground.
Santa Clara’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 11.8% of their threes, going 2 for 17 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 57.9%, making 11 of 19 attempts.
The Broncos managed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded just 6 assists. Elijah Mahi led the team with 22 points, shooting 75% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Tré Coleman added 21 points, going 3 for 3 from deep, and Nick Davidson contributed 18 points, making both of his three-point attempts.
Santa Clara’s defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 62% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, Santa Clara’s opponents shot 47%, making 9 of 19 threes. They also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws (71%).