Pepperdine vs. Santa Clara Odds & Betting Predictions - March 10, 2025

Santa Clara’s offense is elite – 81.5 PPG (27th), 46.9% FG (69th), 37.8% 3PT (24th). Pepperdine struggles defensively, allowing 74+ PPG on the season. Santa Clara’s top-80 defense will make life tough for the Waves, especially with their heavy reliance on Todorovic. Fresh legs for the Broncos, while Pepperdine plays its third game in four days. Rebounding edge looms large – Santa Clara owns a 53.3% rebound rate, while Pepperdine sits at 49.4%. That’ll mean more second-chance points and transition buckets for the Broncos. Pepperdine’s defense ranks outside the top 200 in nearly every key metric, while Santa Clara already handled them 91-80 in December. Expect the gap to widen further in tournament play. Waves’ Cinderella run ends here – Santa Clara is simply too balanced. More efficient offense, stronger defense, better rebounding, and fresh legs should all factor in. The Broncos pull away late and cover the number with ease.