UC Irvine vs. Santa Clara Prediction, Odds, Lines, Picks, and Preview - December 15 | 2022/23 NCAA Basketball Regular Season

The UC Irvine Anteaters face the Santa Clara Broncos in an under-the-radar battle of 1st place teams. The Anteater enter this contest 1st place in the Big West, and they have been one of the more impressive and efficient offenses in College Basketball this season.

UC Irvine upset the Oregon Ducks earlier this season and almost upset San Diego State. Santa Clara is in 1st place in the WCC and has a formidable home-court advantage.

Which 1st place squad will continue their hot streak on Thursday night?

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UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Santa Clara Broncos: Betting Odds

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
UC Irvine	+2 (-110)	O 146.5 (-110)	+100
Santa Clara	-2 (-110)	U 146.5 (-110)	-120

Guard DJ Davis is the player the Anteaters turn to when they need scoring. Davis leads UC Irvine with 16 points per game, with one of the best shooting touches in College Basketball. He shoots it from deep at 45% and 90% from the stripe.

Bent Leuchten chips in with seven points per night while leading the Anteaters in rebounding.

Pierre Cockrell II isn't a scoring threat, but he provides pace to the UC Irvine offense, leading the team in assists.

Dean Keeler is a defensive specialist for the Anteaters, leading the team in blocked shots.

Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski is one of the most dynamic players in College Basketball. Podziemski does it all for the Broncos, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals.

Podziemski opens the court up for teammates like Guard Carlos Stewart. Stewart averages 14 points per night while shooting 42% from deep and 85% from the stripe.

Forward Keyshawn Justice contributes 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists per night.

UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Santa Clara Broncos: Match Details

Fixture: UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Santa Clara Broncos

Date & Time: Thursday, December 15, 10:00 pm ET

Venue: Leavey Center, Santa Clara, California

UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Santa Clara Broncos: Prediction

How do the UC Irvine Anteaters deal with Brandin Podziemski?

Podziemski is capable of taking over a ball game down the stretch. UC Irvine has been efficient all season, but can they keep pace with the Broncos? We know that the Anteaters won't be intimidated.

UC Irvine has a more impressive resume than Santa Clara this season. A close contest comes down to the best player on the court in front of his home crowd. Brandin Podziemski to lead Santa Clara to victory. Take the Broncos.

Final Prediction: Santa Clara Broncos -2 (-110) O/U 146

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