Kennesaw State vs Santa Clara Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Santa Clara prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 7-3 this year after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 81-77 in their last game. Kennesaw State trailed 39-36 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half in the win. The Owls shot 42.6% from the field, 31% on three-pointers, and 74.1% on free throws in the game. Adrian Wooley led Kennesaw State with 28 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Owls lost to Kent State by a score of 67-60 but did beat Towson by a score of 67-63 before that. Kennesaw State has scored 80.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 43.2 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Simeon Cottle is averaging 17.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Kennesaw State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview

The Santa Clara Broncos are 6-5 this season after they defeated Bradley by a score of 84-74 in their last game. Santa Clara led 41-25 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 49 points in the second half. The Broncos shot 48.2% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 23 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos defeated Fresno State by a score of 81-66 and McNeese by a score of 74-67. Santa Clara has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 72 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Elijah Mahi is averaging 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Santa Clara is shooting 43.8% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Kennesaw State will beat Santa Clara

• Kennesaw State has won seven of its last eight Wednesday night games.
• Santa Clara has lost three of its last four home night games against non-conference opponents.

Kennesaw State vs Santa Clara Prediction

Santa Clara comes into this game looking for their fourth win in a row and while they do have five losses on the season, they have played a pretty hard schedule. The Broncos are shooting just 43.8% from the field, but they have scored 80+ points in two straight. Kennesaw State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they do have an impressive win over Rutgers. The Owls are scoring over 80 points per game, but they are shooting just 42.9% from the field. I do think Santa Clara is going to get the win at home, but Kennesaw State has played well this season and I think they will keep it within ten. Take the Owls and the points here.