Arizona State vs Santa Clara Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Santa Clara vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview

The Santa Clara Broncos are 1-0 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 85-78 in their first game. Santa Clara led 48-41 at the half and they were able to get the win, despite tying the second half at 37 each. The Broncos shot 42.4% from the field, 34.3% on three-pointers, and 85% on free throws. Adama-Alpha Bal led Santa Clara with 24 points and four rebounds, while Camaron Tongue added 18 points and seven boards in the win. Santa Clara will face North Dakota State, Nevada, and UC Riverside after this one.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 1-0 this season after they defeated Idaho State by a score of 55-48 in their last game. Arizona State led 31-20 at the half and they were able to get the low-scoring win, despite only scoring 24 points in the second half. The Sun Devils shot 36.4% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Arizona State made 7 three-pointers and 8 free throws, recorded 12 assists, and lost the rebounding battle by two, while also committing 14 turnovers in the game. Alston Mason led ASU with 14 points and two rebounds, while BJ Freeman added 12 points and eight rebounds in the victory. Arizona State will take on Gonzaga, Grand Canyon, and St. Thomas-Minnesota following this game.

Why Arizona State will cover

• Santa Clara has lost three of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.

Why Santa Clara will cover

• Santa Clara has won each of its last nine Friday night games against non-conference opponents.
• Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight night games played at neutral venues.
• Santa Clara has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 Friday games against non-conference opponents.

Santa Clara vs Arizona State Prediction 

Arizona State was able to pick up a win against Idaho State in their opening game, but it was not pretty and they really played poorly in the second half. Santa Clara was able to get a win over St. Louis in their first game, which is a better win than Idaho State, but it is nothing special. Arizona State lost the rebounding battle in their first game, which could be a very bad sign of things to come. After watching how the Sun Devils played in the second half, I have to fade them here. Back Santa Clara in this one.