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Santa Clara @ Pepperdine

Current Records: Santa Clara 13-4; Pepperdine 7-8

What to Know

The Santa Clara Broncos have enjoyed the comforts of home their last nine games, but now they must head out on the road. Santa Clara and the Pepperdine Waves will face off in a West Coast battle at 10 p.m. ET Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

It was close but no cigar for the Broncos as they fell 67-64 to the Saint Mary's Gaels on Saturday. The loss was just more heartbreak for Santa Clara, who fell 75-72 when the teams previously met last March. Guard Brandin Podziemski put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 19 points along with nine rebounds.

Meanwhile, Pepperdine was expected to have a tough go of it on Saturday, and that's exactly how things played out. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 111-88 punch to the gut against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Despite their defeat, Pepperdine got to see several of their players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. forward Maxwell Lewis, who had 20 points and five assists in addition to five boards, was the best among equals.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Santa Clara is expected to win a tight contest. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.

The Broncos had enough points to win and then some against the Waves when the two teams previously met in February of last year, taking their matchup 89-73. Will Santa Clara repeat their success, or does Pepperdine have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Firestone Fieldhouse -- Malibu, California
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Broncos are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Waves, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Santa Clara have won nine out of their last 15 games against Pepperdine.

  • Feb 24, 2022 - Santa Clara 89 vs. Pepperdine 73
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Pepperdine 78 vs. Santa Clara 70
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Santa Clara 86 vs. Pepperdine 82
  • Mar 06, 2020 - Pepperdine 84 vs. Santa Clara 73
  • Feb 06, 2020 - Pepperdine 91 vs. Santa Clara 77
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Pepperdine 90 vs. Santa Clara 86
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Santa Clara 79 vs. Pepperdine 71
  • Jan 10, 2019 - Santa Clara 67 vs. Pepperdine 64
  • Mar 02, 2018 - Pepperdine 85 vs. Santa Clara 69
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Santa Clara 73 vs. Pepperdine 59
  • Dec 28, 2017 - Santa Clara 72 vs. Pepperdine 65
  • Feb 16, 2017 - Santa Clara 106 vs. Pepperdine 55
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Santa Clara 75 vs. Pepperdine 61
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Pepperdine 88 vs. Santa Clara 76
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Santa Clara 62 vs. Pepperdine 60