Santa Clara vs San Diego Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Santa Clara Broncos (9-6, 1-1 WCC) are set to face the San Diego Toreros (4-10, 1-0 WCC) on January 2, 2025, at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Santa Clara enters this matchup following a narrow 97-94 overtime loss to the San Francisco Dons. In that game, forward Christoph Tilly led the team with 20 points, showcasing his scoring ability. The Broncos have been effective offensively, averaging 81.1 points per game and shooting 45.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.4%, with 140 made three-pointers this season. Defensively, they allow 73.4 points per game, with opponents shooting 42.9% from the field. 

The Toreros are coming off a 75-65 win against Pacific. San Diego is led by Kjay Bradley Jr. who has put up 15.3 points per game, with 3.9 assists to boot. San Diego averages 66.6 points per game while allowing 72.8 points to opponents. They shoot 41.2% from the field and 27% from beyond the arc, indicating challenges in perimeter shooting. The Toreros commit 15.3 turnovers per game, which could be a factor against Santa Clara's defense.

Considering Santa Clara's offensive capabilities and San Diego's recent struggles, the Broncos are favored to win this matchup. We like Santa Clara to handle business with relative ease against a weaker opponent. Final Score Prediction, A projected score in favor of Santa Clara reflects their scoring depth and the Toreros' defensive vulnerabilities 78-60.