Santa Clara vs Washington 11/29/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Santa Clara Broncos meet the Washington Huskies Friday afternoon in Palm Springs for the Acrisure Invitational Championship. Santa Clara has three wins and four losses on the year following their victory on Thursday. Offensively Santa Clara has been solid this season averaging 77.2 points on 43.9% for the floor. Defensively the Broncos have been mediocre allowing 76.2 points per game overall this season. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Santa Clara did good enough Thursday offensively scoring 69 points including 35 in the second half on 43.3% shooting and knocked down 8 triples in the game. The Broncos won the rebounding battle by 11 and pulled in 15 on the offensive side. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way for Santa Clara in their last outing with 18 points on nine shots in 32 minutes. Elijah Mahi was second on the team with 13 points on 12 shots as the only other starter in double figures. Camaron Tongue led the way up the Santa Clara bench with 11 points on 10 shots and 18 minutes.

The Washington Huskies roll into Friday with five wins and one loss on the year riding a 4 game-winning streak following their victory on Thanksgiving Day. Offensively Washington has rolled scoring exactly 72 points on 41.6% shooting for the floor this season. Defensively the Huskies have been solid as well allowing 65.4 points per game through six games played.

Washington was the better offensive team in their last game scoring 73 points on 44.6% shooting from the floor. The Huskies also knocked down 10 triples and made 13 free throws. Washington did lose the rebounding battle by double digits but forced double digit turnovers in the victory. Tyler Harris led Washington last time out with 24 points on 13 shots and 39 minutes. Great Osobor was second on the team with 16 points on 11 shots as the only other starter in double digits. The Washington bench scored 19 total points on 15 shots in the game.

The Washington Huskies are the better team in this matchup and it will show early on Friday. Look for the Huskies to use their edge on both sides of the ball to stifle Santa Clara. Take Washington to lean on the Broncos as they get the win and cover Friday afternoon in Palm Springs to pick up a championship win. Final Score Prediction, Washington Huskies win and cover 77-63.