San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Leavey Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Toreros’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Broncos’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Diego

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Santa Clara

-Recent betting trends in games played between San Diego and Santa Clara

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Toreros and Broncos. 

What a Win for Santa Clara

It was a dominant win against Portland in the last game. Santa Clara scored 97 points while the defense gave up 50 points and that was the difference as they were able to secure the victory. In the second half, they outscored Portland 56-19 and that was enough for the win. Camaron Tongue had a strong game putting up 19 points, one rebound, and one assist. There were five different players that ended up putting up 11 points. Two games ago, Pacific, they ended up securing the 83-49 victory. 

Santa Clara comes into this game with a 16-9 record overall, and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the games. At home straight up this season they have gone 9-3. Santa Clara is averaging 80.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 49th in the league while the defense is ranked 212th in the league. Adama-Alpha Bal is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field.

Why Santa Clara Will Beat San Diego

• San Diego has lost each of its last 11 games against the West Coast Conference.
• Santa Clara has won each of its last eight games following a road win.
• San Diego has lost the first half in three of its last four road day games against the West Coast Conference.

San Diego Fell Just Short

San Diego fell just short in the last game against the Pacific Tigers. At halftime they were up 39-37, but in the second half they didn’t do enough and they ended up losing 71-69. Santiago Trout had a huge game putting up 18 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. They like to get shots up from deep and they are averaging 28.52 attempts per game which is 24th in college basketball.

San Diego overall this season sits with a 4-21 record overall and they have gone 12-12 against the spread. The over has hit ht in 11 of the games. San Diego is averaging 68.2 points while their defense is giving up 77.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 312th in the league while the defense is ranekd 316th in the league. Kyay Bradley Jr has been averaging 14.5 points while shooting 44.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

San Diego vs Santa Clara Prediction

San Diego has been awful all season and they are going to continue that pattern here. San Diego’s defense is giving up 77.2 points per game, and they are going to struggle to defend here. Santa Clara is averaging 80.2 points per game and they are the more talented team here. Santa Clara’s defense is going to step up here and they are going to get the job done here. Back Santa Clara against the spread.