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Santa Clara Broncos263359
Nevada Wolf Pack473885
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Santa Clara Broncos vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Lawlor Events Center — Reno, NV

Article updated Nov 16, 6:12 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

As the college basketball season progresses, the Santa Clara Broncos are facing the Nevada Wolf Pack in an anticipated matchup this weekend. Santa Clara holds a record of

Game outlook

As the college basketball season progresses, the Santa Clara Broncos are facing the Nevada Wolf Pack in an anticipated matchup this weekend. Santa Clara holds a record of 26-8, while Nevada remains undefeated at 3-0. The betting odds currently favor Nevada with a -7.5 point spread that has not changed. Stay tuned for an exciting game ahead.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncos +270 | Wolf Pack -337

Spread: Broncos +7.5 (-110) | Wolf Pack -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nevada will win straight-up is 77%.

Santa Clara Broncos

The Santa Clara Broncos entered this season aiming to improve on their successful 20 win season from last year. Despite starting off with a win, they have since suffered two close losses. Their top player, Adam-Alpha Bal, has been a standout performer, averaging nearly 18 points per game. Forward Elijah Mahi, a junior college transfer, has also made a strong impact. The team faces a tough challenge in their first road game against Nevada and will need to focus on improving their defense, as they have struggled to prevent opponents from scoring. The team's offensive and defensive statistics show areas where they need to make improvements in order to be successful this season.

Nevada Wolf Pack Analysis

The Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team has started the season strong with a 24-13 record, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess. Led by Kobe Sanders and Nick Davidson, the team has been dominant on both ends of the court, with Sanders averaging 19 points per game and shooting over 55% from three-point range. Defensively, the Wolf Pack have limited their opponents to under 60 points in 2 of their 3 games and are averaging almost 8 steals per game. Ranked 81 in power rankings, Nevada is #155 in offense, scoring an average of 80.67 points per game, and #63 in defense, giving up an average of 62.00 points per game. Their impressive shooting percentages and solid defensive efforts have contributed to their early success this season.

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Wolf Pack poised to overpower struggling Broncos in Saturday matchup

The Wolf Pack are favored to cover the spread against the Broncos in Reno on Saturday. Santa Clara has struggled in their first few games of the season, losing two consecutive matchups. The team has undergone significant roster changes from the previous season, resulting in a lackluster performance thus far. Despite Santa Clara's ability to score points effectively, their defensive efforts have been subpar, allowing over 80 points per game. In contrast, the Wolf Pack has displayed dominance in the early stages of the season, winning games by an average margin of 19 points, including a victory against a high-major opponent. Transfer Kobe Sanders has emerged as a key player for Nevada, averaging 19 points per game with impressive efficiency. Furthermore, Nevada's defense has been exceptional, holding opponents to an average of just 62 points per game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Broncos vs Wolf Pack archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Broncos vs Wolf Pack matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Santa Clara Broncos+275 → +265Moved
  • Moneyline · Nevada Wolf Pack-350 → -327Moved
  • Spread · Santa Clara Broncos+7.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Nevada Wolf Pack-7.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Santa Clara Broncos
26-8 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nevada Wolf Pack
24-13 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-16T23:12:25.133Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nevada Wolf Pack defeated Santa Clara Broncos 85-59

Nevada Wolf Pack defeated Santa Clara Broncos 85-59 on November 16, 2024, a 26-point decision in the series. Nevada Wolf Pack's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 47-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Santa Clara Broncos +7.5 (-110) spread, Nevada Wolf Pack covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 147.5 (-110)Loss
  • DtownsendSpread · Nevada Wolf Pack +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Santa Clara Broncos +7 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 147.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Santa Clara Broncos +7 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Nevada Wolf Pack -328Win