Stanford Cardinal to Clash with Santa Clara Broncos

The Stanford Cardinal is set to visit the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday, November 23rd, at the Leavey Center. The game is expected to be an intriguing matchup with Stanford entering as the favorites.

The Santa Clara Broncos have a current season record of 2-3, following a resounding 96-54 victory over UC Riverside. The Broncos are 2-3 against the spread and maintain a 3-2 record in over/under outcomes, with a 1-1 standing at home. On offense, Santa Clara averages 78.8 points per game, ranking them 168th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.2 points per game, placing them at 296th in national rankings. The Broncos exhibit a shooting accuracy of 44.3% from the field and 30.6% from the three-point line. Their free-throw shooting stands at 72.1%, and they average 37.6 rebounds per game.

Adama Bal leads the scoring for Santa Clara, averaging 15.4 points per game, with Elijah Mahi contributing 13.8 points. After facing Stanford, the Broncos are scheduled to compete against TCU and McNeese.

On the other hand, the Stanford Cardinal boasts an impressive 5-0 record this season, having recently achieved a 70-63 victory against Norfolk State. The Cardinal perform well against the spread with a 4-1 record. This match at Santa Clara will be their first road game this season. Stanford scores 80.8 points per game, ranked 132nd nationally, while defensively they allow 61.4 points per game, which ranks them as the 37th team in the nation. They have a shooting accuracy of 44.3% from the field and 33.6% from beyond the arc. The Cardinal also shoot 76.2% from the free-throw line and equal the Broncos with 37.6 rebounds per game.

Maxime Raynaud leads the Cardinal in scoring, averaging 21 points along with a team-high 12.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Blakes adds 15.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Stanford’s upcoming games include encounters with Grand Canyon.

Historically, both teams are evenly matched, with three wins each from their previous six meetings. In their last encounter, Santa Clara triumphed over Stanford 89-77 on the road. As this season’s game approaches, Stanford is favored by 1.5 points, reflecting their impressive form thus far, characterized by an average winning margin of 19.4 points per game and a strong defensive presence.

Betting insights suggest taking Stanford to cover the spread, given their current momentum and superior defensive statistics, while Santa Clara’s defense ranks in the lower half compared to other teams nationally.