Santa Clara Broncos Ready to Take on Portland Pilots in WCC Showdown

Game outlook

The Santa Clara Broncos are set to face off against the Portland Pilots in WCC action on Thursday night in Portland, Oregon. The Broncos have a solid record of 18-11 overall and 9-5 in conference play, while the Pilots have struggled with a 9-20 overall record and 3-11 in the WCC. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 PM EST, with N.C. Wilmington as the betting favorite with a -4.5 line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pride +161 | Seahawks -194

Spread: Pride +4.5 (-110) | Seahawks -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that N.C. Wilmington will win straight-up is 66%.

Hofstra Pride

The Santa Clara Broncos lost to conference powerhouse Gonzaga, ending their three-game winning streak with a score of 94-81. Despite a strong offensive performance, shooting 46% from the floor and 42% from 3-point range, Gonzaga's offense was more dominant, shooting 57% overall. Christoph Tilly led the Broncos with 18 points and eight rebounds. Looking ahead, the Broncos aim to bounce back in their next game against the struggling Pilots and currently rank third in scoring in the WCC. On the defensive end, they are fifth in scoring defense and third in field goal defense. In contrast, Hofstra has an offense ranked 147th and defense ranked 94th, with a season record of 16-11. They excel in shooting percentages, ranking in the top 50 for field goals, free throws, and three-pointers. Defensively, they struggle with three-point and free throw defense. . @ChristophTilly 😤 @SantaClaraHoops | #WCChoops | ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/NLjQqC0LB7