| MATCHUP | San Diego Toreros | Santa Clara Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-10 | 13-4 |
| Where | Leavey Center, Santa Clara, CA | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The San Diego Toreros and Santa Clara Broncos meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the Leavey Center. Here’s a San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction. This article will include a San Diego vs Santa Clara Pick.
San Diego Toreros Betting Preview
The San Diego Toreros lost to Gonzaga and San Francisco, and they play Pepperdine next. San Diego has lost 8 of its last 11 games.
The San Diego Toreros are averaging 73.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Ty-Laur Johnson is averaging 14.2 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Juanse Gorosito is averaging 11.5 points and 2.7 rebounds. Toneari Lane is the third double-digit scorer and Adrian McIntyre is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The San Diego Toreros are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Diego Toreros are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.9 rebounds per game.
Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview
The Santa Clara Broncos beat Portland and Pepperdine, and they play Gonzaga next. Santa Clara has won 12 of its last 16 games.
The Santa Clara Broncos are averaging 86.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Christian Hammond is averaging 16.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Elijah Mahi is averaging 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bukky Oboye is dishing 0.6 assists and Allen Graves is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Santa Clara Broncos are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Santa Clara Broncos are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Santa Clara Broncos will win
- Santa Clara has won each of its last eight day games at Leavey Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- San Diego has lost 19 of its last 22 games against the West Coast Conference.
- San Diego has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the West Coast Conference.
Why the San Diego Toreros will win
- Santa Clara has lost three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-one of San Diego’s last 32 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Each of Santa Clara’s last four day games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 163+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Santa Clara ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.3).
- Santa Clara ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction
San Diego can really struggle defensively and isn’t winning games, but it’s finding ways to compete and has managed to cover 6 of its last 7 games. That’s all we care about in this line of work. Santa Clara has the offensive horses to give San Diego the business, but it’s also 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games. One of those failed covers was an ugly loss to Loyola Chicago as a double-digit favorite. This is also a look ahead spot for Santa Clara, with Gonzaga on deck. One team is cashing tickets while the other isn’t. Give me the points with the Toreros.