Washington St. Cougars vs Santa Clara Broncos Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Washington State Cougars will face off against the Santa Clara Broncos in a West Coast Conference matchup at the Leavey Center in Santa
Game outlook
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Washington State Cougars will face off against the Santa Clara Broncos in a West Coast Conference matchup at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. Last season, the Broncos secured a 69-61 victory over the Cougars in a non-conference game at a neutral site. Santa Clara is currently favored to win with a -4 opening line that has not changed. Stay informed with our Washington State vs. Santa Clara prediction and explore additional NCAAB picks for Thursday's games.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars +155 | Broncos -188
Spread: Cougars +4 (-110) | Broncos -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Santa Clara will win straight-up is 65%.
Washington St. Cougars
Washington State Cougars recently got back on track with consecutive wins against San Diego and Portland after tough losses to Pacific and Gonzaga. They have been led by junior guard Nate Calmese, who averages 17.3 points and 4.7 assists per game. The team scores 112.0 points per 100 possessions and gives up 101.0 points in return. With a power ranking of 154, the Cougars are ranked 39th in offense, shooting 49.36% from the field, and 276th in defense, allowing 74.90 points per game. They have a 15-5 record and are 13-7 against the spread this season. Offensively, they rank 15th in field goal percentage and 73rd in three-point percentage. Defensively, they allow 43.33% shooting from the field and 30.88% from beyond the arc. Washington State is currently ranked 81st in the NCAA NET Rankings.