Santa Clara at BYU 2/20/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Santa Clara Broncos are on the road for a clash with the 23rd ranked BYU Cougars.  The Broncos are (18-9), coming off a 65-59 loss at home to Loyola Marymount.  The Cougars are (21-7), after sneaking past San Diego on the road, 72-71.

In the Broncos loss to Loyola Marymount, Santa Clara was led throughout the game by Jaden Bediako.  Bediako secured a double-double, collecting 12 points and 11 rebounds, while swatting 5 shots.  Santa Clara connected on 47% from the floor and 26% from 3-point range.  The Broncos allowed 7 offensive rebounds and committed 15 turnovers, which helped Loyola Marymount attempt . 7 more shots from the floor. 

Trey Wertz has paced the Broncos this season, averaging just below 12 points per game, while dishing out 4 assists.  Josip Vrankic is registering 11.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.  The Broncos have a very balance scoring attack, as 6 players are averaging over 8 points per contest.

In the Cougars win over San Diego, BYU was guided on offense by TJ Haws.  Haws recorded a double-double, registering 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists.  BYU converted on 45% from the floor and 38% from deep.  The Cougars won this game from their ability to get to the charity stripe.  BYU out scored San Diego from the foul line, 11 to 4.  The Cougars allowed San Diego to shoot 50% from the floor.

The Cougars have been guided by Jake Toolson thus far, totaling 15.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.  Haws is recording 14 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.  BYU is connecting at a 42.6% clip from 3-point range on the season.