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UC Riverside vs Santa Clara: Santa Clara Favored to Win with -5 Opening Line, Bet on the Broncos to Bounce Back

UC Riverside has bounced back with two consecutive wins after a rough start to their season, facing tough competition initially. On the other hand, Santa Clara has struggled with three consecutive losses after winning their first game. The upcoming game between UC Riverside and Santa Clara has Santa Clara as the betting favorite with a -5 opening line that has not moved. Be sure to check back for updated odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Highlanders +202 | Broncos -250
• Spread: Highlanders +5 (-110) | Broncos -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Santa Clara will win straight-up is 71%.

UC Riverside vs Santa Clara Stats

UC Riverside Highlanders

UC Riverside recently secured their first home win and blowout victory of the season with a 79-51 win over La Sierra. Key players such as Kaleb Smith, Barrington Hargress, and Isaiah Moses contributed significantly to the win. The team has covered the spread in all three games with betting lines. Offensively, the Highlanders are averaging 76.25 points per game while allowing an average of 74.25 points to be scored against them. They have a 2-2 record this season and rank 207 in offense, 241 in defense, and have a power ranking of 186. The team shoots 44.22% from the field, 36.13% from three-point range, and 60.61% from the free-throw line. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 45.80% from the field, 30.00% from three-point range, and 72.37% from the free-throw line. They average 36.75 rebounds per game and have an average of 12.75 offensive assists and 12.75 defensive assists per game.

Santa Clara Broncos Analysis

The Santa Clara Broncos have struggled defensively to start the season, giving up an average of 83 points per game and allowing their opponents to score at least 81 points in their last three games. In their most recent game against Nevada, they suffered their worst loss of the season, falling 85-59 after shooting only 39.7% from the field and 11.8% from behind the 3-pt arc. Elijah Mahi scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, but it was not enough to cover the spread as a 7.5-point underdog. Santa Clara has also failed to cover the spread in their last three games and has a power ranking of 212.

Offensively, the Broncos are averaging 74.5 points per game, with Mahi leading the team at 16.8 points per game and shooting 64.3% on the season. Adama-Alpha Bal and C Christoph Tilly are also key contributors to the offense. Defensively, Santa Clara is ranked #339, allowing opponents to shoot 48.86% from the field and 42.15% from behind the arc. Overall, the Broncos are 1-3 on the season and have lost their only home game.

UC Riverside Surges with Wins as Santa Clara Struggles - Opportunity for Santa Clara to Bounce Back and Win

Santa Clara is currently on a three-game losing streak, in contrast to UC Riverside who has secured back-to-back victories. It is important to note that UC Riverside's recent wins were against Cal Baptist and a non-D1 team, indicating a weaker level of competition. Despite Santa Clara facing tougher opponents, their performance in their last game was disappointing, particularly in defense and shooting. Nevertheless, the team possesses considerable skill and has the opportunity to bounce back, especially when playing on their home court. By improving their defense and regaining their shooting accuracy, Santa Clara is poised to secure a win and cover the spread. Therefore, it is recommended to place your bet on Santa Clara.

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