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Santa Clara Broncos Favored to Dominate Pepperdine Waves in Conference Matchup

The Pepperdine Waves will look to secure their first conference win as they face the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday night at Leavey Center. The Waves recently won against UC Davis, while the Broncos defeated South Dakota. Santa Clara has a favorable record against Pepperdine in their last 10 meetings. Santa Clara is the betting favorite, opening at -16 and currently holding a line of -15.5. Find out more in this Pepperdine Waves vs. Santa Clara Broncos prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Waves +890 | Broncos -1600
• Spread: Waves +15.5 (-110) | Broncos -15.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Santa Clara will win straight-up is 94%.

Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Stats

Pepperdine Waves

Pepperdine's basketball team is coming off a win against UC Davis after a previous loss to Long Beach State. They are currently averaging 74.8 points per game and have been performing well both offensively and defensively. Dovydas Butka led the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds in their last game. They are ranked 227 in offense and 207 in defense, with a power ranking of 37. The Waves will look to continue their success and secure a second straight win in their upcoming game. If you're looking for help with handicapping, consider trying their NCAAB Predictions.

Santa Clara Broncos Analysis

The Santa Clara Broncos have been performing well, riding a five-game winning streak into their upcoming game. Despite averaging 79.4 points per game, they have struggled defensively, giving up 72.8 points on average. In their last game, they scored 98 points with strong performances from Adama-Alpha Bal, Johnny O'Neil, and Christoph Tilly. Santa Clara has a power ranking of 22 with a #137 ranking for offense and #209 for defense. They have a record of 8-5 overall. When it comes to shooting, the Broncos make 44.26% of their field goals, 75.98% of their free throws, and 34.15% of their three-pointers. On defense, they allow 42.71% of field goals, 67.73% of free throws, and 33.91% of three-pointers. They also average 38.33 rebounds per game and have a turnover average of 12.58 on offense and 13.25 on defense. To improve their defensive performance and secure a win, the Broncos must focus on limiting their opponents' scoring opportunities.

Santa Clara Broncos' Offensive Efficiency Dominates as Pepperdine Waves Struggle on the Road

The Santa Clara Broncos have demonstrated their dominance in offensive efficiency, winning four out of their last six home games. In contrast, the Pepperdine Waves have faced defeat in their last four road games. The Broncos exhibit exceptional shooting accuracy, with a shooting percentage of over 50% in their recent three matchups, while the Waves struggle to reach 40% on the road. Additionally, Santa Clara excels in free throw accuracy, making over 76% of their shots compared to the Waves, who have a success rate of less than 70%. The Broncos' adeptness at ball movement and strong rebounding prowess, averaging over 11 offensive rebounds per game, provide them with more scoring opportunities. Conversely, the Waves have faltered defensively away from home, allowing an average of more than 76 points per game. Anticipate a challenging game for the Waves as they try to contain the Broncos offensively. It is recommended to choose Santa Clara to cover the spread in this matchup.

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