Santa Clara Faces UC Riverside in NIT Showdown Tonight

Santa Clara, CA — The Santa Clara Broncos will go head-to-head against the UC Riverside Highlanders in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) today at 11:00 PM ET at Leavey Center.

According to predictions from Dimers, Santa Clara has an 83% chance of winning based on recent data compiled from 10,000 simulations. “Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday’s UC Riverside-Santa Clara game,” said Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer at Dimers. “The prediction shows Santa Clara as the strongest contender with an 83% probability of victory.”

Santa Clara heads into the game with a season record of 21-12, including 11-4 at home, while UC Riverside holds a 20-12 record with a 7-10 away. The Broncos have excelled in scoring, ranking second in the West Coast Conference with an average of 81.3 points per game, along with holding the 14th-highest effective field goal percentage at 55.5% nationally.

For the Highlanders, guard Isaiah Moses will be a key player to watch as they look to extend their postseason run. UC Riverside’s performance this season on the road has shown they can make a strong showing, covering the spread in 10 of 17 games. Betting analysts suggest that UC Riverside will be able to keep the game close.

In terms of betting, Santa Clara is favored to cover the spread at -9.5, with a moneyline of -500, while UC Riverside has a moneyline of +425. The total points line is set at 158.5, with predictions leaning slightly towards the under.

Despite the odds, analysts believe that both teams excel at three-point shooting, with Santa Clara averaging 10 triples per game on a 37% success rate. This sets the stage for an exciting matchup as both teams bring their high-scoring capabilities to the floor.

The anticipation builds for tonight’s game, with fans eager to see if the Highlanders can overcome the odds against a strong home team. As the NIT continues, this first-round battle is set to deliver compelling action and intensity.