Santa Clara Broncos vs Washington Huskies Matchup

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

Santa Clara vs Washington Prediction

The Broncos and Huskies are set to face off at 4:30 ET on truT. The Huskies will host 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 vs. Washington Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Santa Clara Broncos at Washington Huskies
Where: Palm Springs at Acrisure Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds WASH -1, SANCLR -109 | WASH -113 O/U 146.5

Broncos Preview: Does Santa Clara Have What it Takes on the Road?

Santa Clara picked up a solid 69-52 win over TCU on Thursday, November 28th. The Broncos were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only won, they covered the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling well short of the O/U line of 149.

Santa Clara led 34-27 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring TCU 35-25. The Broncos’ defense was key, holding the Horned Frogs to just 25 points after the break.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Santa Clara's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 3 of 7 attempts (42.9%).

The Broncos grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 18 points on 8 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Frankie Collins added 15 points, while Elijah Mahi contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Broncos Team Defense

Santa Clara's defense was on point, 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 limited their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 17 attempts, a 5% shooting performance.

Even at the free-throw line, Santa Clara's opponent couldn't find their rhythm, hitting only 7 of 16 attempts for 43%. The Broncos did give up 13 offensive rebounds, but their overall defensive effort was enough to keep the scoring in check.

Huskies Preview: Does Washington Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Washington picked up a 73-67 win over Colorado State on Thursday, November 28th. The Huskies, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Washington turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 39.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Huskies put up 73 points, hitting 44.6% from the field and 45.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 22 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 54.2% on 13 of 24 attempts.

Tyler Harris led the way with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 62.5% from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes. Great Osobor contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Nique Clifford added 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Huskies Team Defense

Washington's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They held the other team to 44% on two-point attempts, as they went 15/34.

From beyond the arc, Washington allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. The opposing team also shot 54% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 24 attempts. Washington gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Broncos last five road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
In their last ten games at home, the Huskies have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Broncos have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Although the Huskies have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.