Santa Clara Broncos vs South Dakota Coyotes Matchup

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

South Dakota vs Santa Clara Prediction

Planning on watching today's Coyotes and Broncos game? Catch the action at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 168.5 points, and Santa Clara is favored by -18 vs. South Dakota.

South Dakota vs. Santa Clara Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota Coyotes at Santa Clara Broncos
Where: Santa Clara at Leavey Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds SANCLR -18, SDAK +1125 | SANCLR -2450 O/U 168.5

Coyotes Preview: Will the Coyotes Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

South Dakota fell to 6-5 on the season after a 92-87 road loss to Utah Tech on Thursday. The Coyotes, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 42-39 at halftime, South Dakota allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.

Coyotes Offense Breakdown

South Dakota put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 46.5% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%, and they hit 50% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 59.1% of their shots.

Kaleb Stewart led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 60% from three. Noa Gonsalves added 22 points, hitting 6 of 11 from deep. Beon Riley contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Chase Forte chipped in 24 points and 4 assists.

Coyotes Team Defense

South Dakota's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 field goals on 65 attempts.

The Coyotes gave up 13 threes on 29 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 44% from beyond the arc. South Dakota also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws.

Broncos Preview: Will Santa Clara Win at Home?

Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games

Santa Clara improved to 7-5 on the season with a 94-74 home win over Kennesaw State on Wednesday. The Broncos were -15 favorites and covered the spread.

Leading 42-29 at halftime, Santa Clara scored 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 168 went over the 157.5 O/U line.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 94 points with a 50% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 68% shooting from two-point range. From beyond the arc, they hit 11 of 31 attempts, shooting 35.5%.

The Broncos also connected on 79.4% of their free throws, going 27 for 34 from the line. Adama-Alpha Bal led the way with 27 points, hitting 6 of 11 from three-point range. Adrian Wooley added 25 points, shooting 60% from deep, while Braedan Lue contributed 18 points on 63.6% shooting overall.

Broncos Team Defense

Santa Clara's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Broncos had trouble containing shots inside, giving up 68% on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 25.

From beyond the arc, Santa Clara's defense allowed 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 79%. The Broncos gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Coyotes vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 82 points per game in these contests.
The Broncos are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Broncos have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.