The UC Irvine Anteaters (3-0) hope to remain undefeated when they meet the Santa Clara Broncos (0-1) at Leavey Center. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
UC Irvine Anteaters at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Anteaters’ last game, they blew out the Life Pacific Warriors, 87-53. The Anteaters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.6 vs. 20.9) and had a much better free throw rate (0.415 vs. 0.196). Jonathan Galloway fueled UC Irvine with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Santa Clara lost to the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last matchup, 81-64. Prairie View A&M’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Santa Clara. The Panthers had a rate of 11.7, while the Broncos posted a mark of 22.3. Santa Clara’s Josh Martin recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds in the contest.
The ineffective offense of Santa Clara will clash against the elite defense of UC Irvine. Since the 2017-18 season, the Broncos rank 279th in offensive efficiency, while the Anteaters are 36th in defensive efficiency. The Anteaters should have the edge on that side of the ball.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Santa Clara Broncos Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Irvine ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.1) while Santa Clara ranks 232nd (2.5).
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