Purdue Boilermakers vs Santa Clara Broncos Point Spread Picks

Santa Clara is not afraid of anyone. On the road in December, they trailed Duke 38-36 at the half before covering as a +17 dog. They also lost just 81-74 to Gonzaga. The Broncos are on a 3-2 SU/ATS run and have made tremendous strides this season at 5-2 ATS in non-conference games. Earlier in the year they ended a 17-game losing streak against conference opponents and have gone on to win 22 games. This team is motivated, enjoying winning for the first time.  They covered in a win over Vermont the last game, 77-67, shooting 51%. Santa Clara has great balance, with a solid front court of 6-8 Yannick Atanga and 6-9 senior Marc Trasolini with a combined 17 rebounds the last game. The back court leads in scoring with senior guard Kevin Foster with 18 ppg along with playmaker Evan Roquemore at 11.8 ppg, 5.3 ppg. They face a weak  Purdue offense, 231st in the nation in scoring with 65.3 ppg while shooting 42%. The Boilermakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven non-conference games. Play Santa Clara.