Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Santa Clara vs Gonzaga prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 25th at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Santa Clara Broncos Betting Preview

The Santa Clara Broncos are 19-10 (11-5) this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 109-79 in their last game. Santa Clara led 61-33 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Broncos shot 54.2% from the field, 60.5% on three pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Carlos Stewart Jr. led Santa Clara with 22 points and four rebounds, while Elijah Mahi added 19 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Broncos defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 76-61, but did lose to St. Mary’s by a score of 73-64 before that. Santa Clara has won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the WCC standings with an 11-5 record. Santa Clara has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 72.1 points against per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game this season. Carlos Stewart Jr. is averaging 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Christoph Tilly is averaging 12.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Santa Clara is shooting 47% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this season. 

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 21-8 (12-4) this season after they lost to St. Mary’s by a score of 74-67 in their last game. Gonzaga trailed 41-31 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 36-33 in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 48.2% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 19 points and five rebounds, while Nolan Hickman added 14 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Washington State by a score of 84-63 and Pepperdine by a score of 107-55. Gonzaga has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the WCC standings with a 12-4 record. Gonzaga has scored 87.1 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points against per game, while also averaging 39.2 rebounds and 19.7 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 16.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Khalif Battle is averaging 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Gonzaga is shooting 49.9% from the field, 80.4% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Santa Clara will beat Gonzaga

• Santa Clara has won each of its last 11 games at Leavey Center following a road win.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last six games between Gonzaga and Santa Clara.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Santa Clara’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Seven of Gonzaga’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.

Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction 

Gonzaga comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from their second loss of the season to St. Mary’s, but they will be on the road for this game. The Bulldogs already have four conference losses on the season, so they need to really be careful in these last few games. Gonzaga is shooting nearly 50% from the field this season and they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last four games. Santa Clara has won five of their last six games and they have scored at least 93 points in three of their last five. The Broncos have been very solid on their home court this year and they gave Gonzaga a battle in the first meeting, losing by a score of 103-99. Gonzaga has more talent than Santa Clara, but this Broncos team is tough at home and I think they can keep this one close. Take Santa Clara here.