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Santa Clara Broncos Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Struggling Loyola Marymount Lions in WCC Matchup

The Santa Clara Broncos (12-6, 4-1 WCC) will take on the Loyola Marymount Lions (9-8, 1-4 WCC) at Gersten Pavilion on Thursday in a West Coast Conference matchup. The Broncos are coming off a dominant win against San Francisco and are currently on a hot streak, while the Lions have struggled recently with two consecutive losses. Santa Clara's Brenton Knapper may be questionable for the game, but Loyola Marymount does not have any players listed on the injury report. Santa Clara is the betting favorite with a -5.5 spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our NCAAB picks for this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Broncos -238 | Lions +195
• Spread: Broncos -5.5 (-110) | Lions +5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Santa Clara will win straight-up is 70%.

Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount Stats

Santa Clara Broncos

The Santa Clara Broncos have a strong offensive presence, scoring an average of 80.9 points per game and shooting 46.3% from the field. Leading scorers include Adama-Alpha Bal and Elijah Mahi, with Carlos Stewart Jr. as the assist leader. Defensively, they allow an average of 74.4 points per game, with opponents shooting 43.2% from the field. The team has a power ranking of 79 and is currently 12-6 this season. They excel in rebounding, averaging 38.9 boards per game, and have solid offensive and defensive stats in terms of shooting percentages and turnovers. Overall, the Santa Clara Broncos are a competitive team in Division 1 basketball.

Loyola Marymount Lions Analysis

The Loyola Marymount Lions have a power ranking of 287 and are ranked 288th for offense and 189th for defense in college basketball. They score an average of 70.35 points per game and allow an average of 71.24 points per game. The team shoots 43.01% from the field, 33.41% from three-point range, and averages 35.12 rebounds per game. Jevon Porter leads in scoring with 13.7 points per game, while Caleb Stone-Carrawell follows closely with 13.5 points per game. Will Johnson leads in assists with 3.2 per game, Porter in rebounds with 7.8 per game, Myron Amey Jr in steals with 1.2 per game, and Porter in blocked shots with 1.4 per game. The Lions have a 9-8 record overall and are 6-9-1 against the spread. In their last three matchups against Santa Clara, they have won all three games.

Santa Clara Broncos Dominate WCC Play, Loyola Marymount Lions Struggle

At this juncture of the season, the Santa Clara Broncos have been outperforming the Loyola Marymount Lions in West Coast Conference play. The Broncos boast an impressive record of four wins in their first five conference games, while the Lions have struggled with four losses in the same span. Santa Clara's offensive prowess is evident, averaging 80.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of 46.3 overall and 35.2% from beyond the arc. Ranked 115th in three-point shooting nationally, the Broncos will face a Loyola Marymount defense that ranks 217th in defending the three-pointer. Furthermore, Loyola Marymount has failed to cover the spread in 10 out of 16 games with a betting line. Despite Santa Clara's 8-10 record against the spread, the Broncos have faced challenges covering double-digit spreads, resulting in losses ATS while still managing to secure victories outright.

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