BYU Cougars vs Santa Clara Broncos Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/27/2022

Game Time: 11:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 27, 2022

Venue:  Leavey Center, Santa Clara, CA

Where to Watch:  ESPNU

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  BYU -3, SC +3; Over/Under:  150 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  BYU -3, SC +3; Over/Under:  150 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  BYU -3.5, SC +3.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

 

BYU Cougars:  17-4 (2nd place, WCC)

Santa Clara Broncos:  12-7 (6th place, WCC)

 

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BYU Cougars:  4-1 last 5

Santa Clara Broncos:  3-2 last 5

 

 

 

BYU is coming into this game with a 17-4 record overall and they are 4-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. This will be their 7th conference matchup of the year and they are currently 5-1 in their conference games this season. Their last loss was against the Gonzaga Bulldogs but they have gone on a 3 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the San Francisco Dons, the San Diego Toreros, and the Portland Pilots in their last game. Te'Jon Lucas led the team in points in that game with 16 while Seneca Knight was next on the team off the bench with 14 points. Lucas also led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Fousseyni Traore led the team in rebounds with 10. They are 44.8% from the field, 36.3% from 3-point range, and 73.6% from the free throw line with their shooting this season. Their offense is averaging 74 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65.1 PPG against them. BYU has an ATS record of 10-9 this season and their O/U record is 10-9.

 

 

SC is coming into this game with a 12-7 record overall and they are 9-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. This will be the 5th conference matchup on their schedule this year and they are currently 2-2 in their conference games this season. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 2 game losing streak that they were on. Their 2 losses in that span were against the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Saint Mary's Gaels while their win came against the San Diego Toreros in their last game. Josip Vrankic led the team in points in that game with 22 while Keshawn Justice was next on the team with 18 points. Vrankic and Jalen Williams both led the team in assists in that game with 4 each while Justice and Parker Braun both led the team in rebounds with 8 each. They are 48.5% from the field, 37.6% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shots this season. Their offense is averaging 76.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.1 PPG against them. SC has an ATS record of 8-9-2 this season and their O/U record is 12-7.

 

BYU is coming into this game as a 3 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. BYU has been playing very well recently winning 3 straight games and winning 7 of their last 8 with their only loss coming against Gonzaga. BYU has been tested already and they have responded well to their tough schedule with wins over San Francisco and Saint Mary's. Santa Clara has not been awful this season but they have lost 2 of their last 3 games and their schedule has not been as strong as the BYU schedule. Santa Clara will fall short here at home where they have already lost 3 games this season while BYU has a 4-2 record on the road and has been playing well in those games. The best bet to place in this game is on BYU to cover the spread here.

 

BYU Santa Clara Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, January 27, 2022 (11:00 pm ET start time) is BYU 69 Santa Clara 63.

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BYU Cougars: 11-4 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 9-5 ATS when the total is 150 to 159.5. 13-6 ATS as a road favorite or pick. 17-8 ATS in road games. 22-13 ATS against conference opponents. 27-18 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week.

Santa Clara Broncos: 12-7 O/U in all games. 27-10 O/U when the total is 150 to 159.5. 20-7 O/U as an underdog. 7-2 O/U as a home underdog or pick. 22-15 O/U in all home games. 22-12 O/U against conference opponents.

 

 

BYU Cougars:  R. Harward (C) out for season - Heart injury. G. Baxter (F) out for season - Knee injury.

Santa Clara Broncos:  None.

 

 

“It’s super-exciting times. I’m so happy for these guys because they’ve earned the right that every game is massive. Every game is massive … every single one matters. We’ve been really blessed the last three years. Alex Barcello has been through this where if you’re really good, every single game is so huge.” - Mark Pope on his team this season.

 

 

“I think they’re a phenomenal offensive team. They execute, and, obviously, Timme right now is just at a whole other level with his efficiency and productivity.” - Herb Sendek after his team’s loss against Gonzaga.

 

 

 

A. Barcello 

T. Knell  

C. Lohner

T. Lucas

F. Traore

 

P. Braun 

K. Justice 

P. Pipes 

J. Vrankic 

J. Williams

 

 

PPG: A. Barcello (16.7)

APG: T. Lucas (4.8)

Reb/G: F. Traore (8.1)

 

PPG: J. Williams (18.3)

APG: J. Williams (3.7)

Reb/G: K. Justice (7.7)

 

Coaches:

BYU Cougars: Mark Pope (3rd season)

Santa Clara Broncos: Herb Sendek (6th season)