Nevada Wolf Pack vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Santa Clara vs Nevada NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Reno.

Santa Clara vs Nevada Prediction

Betting on today's Broncos and Wolf Pack game? Catch the action at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV, as the Wolf Pack hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Nevada as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.

Santa Clara vs. Nevada Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Santa Clara Broncos at Nevada Wolf Pack
Where: Reno at Lawlor Events Center
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds NEVADA -7.5, SANCLR +255 | NEVADA -320 O/U 147.5

Broncos Preview: Will the Broncos Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games

Santa Clara suffered an 88-80 home loss to North Dakota State on Wednesday, November 13th. The Broncos were -15.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Santa Clara led 39-29 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 31. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Santa Clara's offense 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 on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 21.6% of their threes, going 8-for-37.

The Broncos also shot 62.5% from the free-throw line and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, finishing with 11 assists. Jacksen Moni and Jacari White each scored 19 points, with White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Tyeree Bryan added 15, and Brennan Watkins chipped in 14 points on 83.3% shooting.

Broncos Team Defense

Santa Clara's defense gave up 88 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 41% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Santa Clara held their opponent to 21% shooting, as they hit 8 of 37 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 62%, making 10 of 16. Santa Clara also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Wolf Pack Preview: Will the Nevada Defense Show Up at Home?

Nevada cruised to an 88-58 win over Weber State on Wednesday, November 13th, at home. The Wolf Pack entered the game as -17.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.

Nevada led 40-28 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 48-30.

Wolf Pack Offense Breakdown

Nevada's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points on 56.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.6%, thanks in large part to their 57.1% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 21 attempts.

The Wolf Pack dished out 24 assists, with Kobe Sanders leading the way with 6. Xavier DuSell was a standout from three-point range, hitting 5 of 7 attempts and finishing with 17 points. Nick Davidson was perfect from deep, going 3 for 3 from three-point range.

Wolf Pack Team Defense

Despite Nevada's defensive efforts, they allowed 58 points while the opposing team shot 56% from the field, making 29 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 17 of 30 two-point shots, also at a 56% rate.

From beyond the three-point line, the other team was effective, hitting 12 of 21 threes for 57%. They also went to the free-throw line 28 times, converting 18 for 64%. Nevada gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Wolf Pack Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, Nevada has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Broncos have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Wolf Pack have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.