Santa Clara Vs St Mary's Basketball Prediction
As the 2020-2021 season of NCAA basketball continues to progress, fans are excited to see Santa Clara Broncos and St Mary's Gaels take each other on in a much-anticipated head-to-head encounter. This match has been the topic of discussion among the fans and experts, and this article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the game, along with a prediction of which team will come out victorious.
Santa Clara Broncos
The Santa Clara Broncos started their 2020-2021 season with a great victory over Nicholls State with the score of 73-54. Despite this great start, they lost their next two games to Nevada and San Francisco by a narrow margin. They are currently 1-2 in their overall record and have a 0-0 record in the West Coast Conference.
The Broncos have relied heavily on their shooting skills in their previous games. They have an average of 46.4% field goal percentage and 34.4% three-point percentage. Their offense is led by Josip Vrankic, a junior forward who has averaged 16 points per game in the season so far. They also have a strong defense, led by Jalen Williams, who had 5 steals in their game against San Francisco.
St Mary's Gaels
The St Mary's Gaels has had a mixed season so far. They started their season with a dominant 73-50 victory over the Coppin State Eagles. But in their next game, they were beaten by the Memphis 73-56. They have a 1-1 record in the season and have not played any conference games yet.
The Gaels have a strong offense, led by Alex Ducas, a sophomore forward who has averaged 15 points in the season so far. They have an average field goal percentage of 48.4% and a three-point percentage of 27.8%. Their defense has been inconsistent, but they were able to limit Coppin State to only 50 points in their first game.
Prediction
Both teams have shown great potential in their respective games so far, and this match can be very closely contested. However, based on the current form and statistics of both teams, the St Mary's Gaels seem to have an edge over the Santa Clara Broncos.
The Gaels have a better overall offensive performance, and their defense has shown glimpses of excellence. Although the Broncos’ defense is also quite strong, their offensive performance has not been consistent enough. They heavily rely on Josip Vrankic, and if the Gaels can limit his effectiveness, it might be difficult for the Broncos to score.
Therefore, the prediction for the Santa Clara Vs St Mary’s basketball game is that St Mary's Gaels will come out victorious with a score of 68-62.