Pacific vs Santa Clara Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pacific vs Santa Clara Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Santa Clara Broncos Preview

Santa Clara Broncos have a 14-5 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the WCC. They have a 9-0 home record and are coming off a 103-72 home win against Loyola Marymount. Their previous three games were an 89-77 away loss against Gonzaga, a 98-70 home win against San Diego and an 82-63 home win against Pepperdine.

Offensively, Santa Clara averages 83.3 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Broncos shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.0 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 9.2 steals per game defensively.

Christian Hammond leads Santa Clara in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 79% from the free throw line. Allen Graves is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game, while Jake Ensminger adds a team-high 3.7 assists per game.

Pacific Tigers Preview

Pacific Tigers have a 12-7 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the WCC. They have a 2-7 away record and are coming off a 77-70 home win against San Diego. Their previous three games were a 90-89 away loss against Portland, a 74-69 home win against Pepperdine and an 84-53 home win against Oregon State.

Offensively, Pacific averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 68.7 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.0 steals per game defensively.

Elias Ralph leads Pacific in scoring, with an average of 16.8 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 88.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Jaden Clayton adds a team-high 5.9 assists per game.

Pacific Tigers @ Santa Clara Broncos Betting Trends: January 14, 2026

Why the Santa Clara Broncos will win

• The home team has won each of Pacific’s last 10 games.
• Pacific has lost each of its last five road games.
• Santa Clara has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Leavey Center.

Why the Pacific Tigers will win

• Pacific has won three of its last four games.
• Pacific has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Pacific vs Santa Clara Prediction

In this Pacific vs Santa Clara Prediction, Santa Clara is coming as -11.5 home favorites. Santa Clara has been the better team this season and have been undefeated in their nine home games, while Pacific has been struggling on the road. Santa Clara is 5-1 in its last 6 games and 3-0 against the spread, while Pacific is just 3-3 in its last 6 games and just 1-5 against the spread. With Santa Clara also having a far better offense so far, with 7.5 points per game more than Pacific, I expect them to take care of business at home today. Take Santa Clara and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Santa Clara -11.5