The Santa Clara Broncos will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Pepperdine Waves at Leavey Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Pepperdine Waves vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pepperdine Waves will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 10-16 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Santa Clara Broncos are 12-13 ATS. Pepperdine Waves are 16-10 on betting the total; Santa Clara Broncos are 9-15-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Santa Clara Broncos rated this week at No. 179 and the Pepperdine Waves sitting at No. 308.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Santa Clara's No. 249 nationally ranked offense (65.59 points per game) against a Pepperdine Waves defense that sits as the No. 239 at 79.19 PPG. The Santa Clara Broncos have been averaging 42.89% from the field, less than the Waves have managed so far this season (45.65% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Waves got 17 points from Lamond Murray Jr. as Pepperdine ran past San Diego 65-60 on Saturday at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
The Broncos got 26 points from Jared Brownridge as Santa Clara ran past Pacific 64-47 on Saturday at Spanos Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount, Saturday, February 18th
Santa Clara at San Diego, Saturday, February 18th
