Stanford vs Santa Clara Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

The Stanford Cardinal is visiting the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday, November 23rd at the Leavey Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos Prediction.

Santa Clara Broncos Preview

The Santa Clara Broncos have a 2-3 record this season and are coming off a 96-54 win over UC Riverside. The Broncos are 2-3 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under, while having a 1-1 home record.

Offensively, Santa Clara is averaging 78.8 points per game, which ranks 168th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.2 points per game (296th). The Broncos shoot 44.3% from the field (218th) and 30.6% from beyond the arc (269th). The Broncos shoot 72.1% from the free throw line (141st) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (184th).

Adama Bal leads Santa Clara in scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points, while Elijah Mahi adds 13.8 points. Santa Clara will play against TCU, McNeese, and Fresno State following this game.

Stanford Cardinal Preview

The Stanford Cardinal has a perfect 5-0 record this season and are coming off a 70-63 win over Norfolk State. The Cardinal are 4-1 against the spread, and 1-4 in over/under while playing their first road game this season. 

Offensively, Stanford is averaging 80.8 points per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 61.4 points per game (37th). The Cardinal shoot 44.3% from the field (219th) and 33.6% from beyond the arc (183rd). The Cardinal shoot 76.2% from the free-throw line (59th) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (184th).

Maxime Raynaud leads Stanford in scoring with an average of 21 points and a team-high 12.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Blakes adds 15.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 4.4 assists. Stanford will take on Grand Canyon and Cal Poly after this one.

Why the Santa Clara Broncos will win

• Santa Clara has won each of its last 11 night games at Leavey Center following a home win.
• Stanford has lost 17 of its last 18 Saturday road games.
• Santa Clara has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Leavey Center.

Why the Stanford Cardinal will win

• Stanford has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Santa Clara has lost four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
• Stanford has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Santa Clara’s last four night games against non-conference opponents at Leavey Center has produced a total of 150+ points.
• Each of Stanford’s last four games against the West Coast Conference has produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Santa Clara ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.6).
• Santa Clara ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).
• Stanford ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.4).
• Stanford ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.0).

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos Prediction

Both teams are tied 3-3 wins in their previous six meetings. In their most recent meeting last season, Santa Clara won on the road, 89-77. In this Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos Prediction, Stanford is coming as -1.5 road favorites, and rightfully so. The Cardinal have been amazing so far, winning by an average of 19.4 points per game, while boasting a top-40 defense. On the other hand, Santa Clara is in the bottom 100 of the nation defensively and is in the bottom half in shooting percentages. Stanford is also very strong in covering spread, so the value here lies with them. Take the Stanford Cardinal and lay the points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Stanford Cardinal -1.5