Louisiana vs Santa Clara Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 21, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/21/2025, 12:05 AM ET

Louisiana travels to Santa Clara looking to snap a three-game skid after a 93–66 loss at Stanford. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 1–4 and have struggled to keep pace offensively. Santa Clara enters at 5–0 following a 64–55 win over Idaho State, continuing a strong start. Cash in using our college basketball picks.

Louisiana vs Santa Clara Game Information

Date & Time: Friday, November 21, 10:00 PM ET
Where: Leavey Center, Santa Clara, CA
TV: ESPN+

Team Breakdown - Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Louisiana has averaged 62.4 points per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Jaxon Olvera leads the Ragin’ Cajuns with 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game and has shot 41.7% from three. Jamyron Keller adds 17.0 points in two appearances and provides another scoring option in the backcourt. Dorian Finister has added 11.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest with perimeter production.

The Ragin’ Cajuns allow 74.8 points per game and produce 4.8 steals with 2.2 blocks. Turnovers and slow starts have been issues during the three-game losing streak, and Louisiana has struggled to generate second-chance scoring with only 30.4 rebounds per contest. Defensive mistakes and inconsistent shooting have contributed to losses against McNeese, Tulane, Stanford, and Ball State. Betting on sports and on Louisiana is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Team Breakdown - Santa Clara Broncos

Santa Clara is scoring 82.2 points per game on 47.4% shooting. Christian Hammond leads the Broncos with 16.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 49.2%. Elijah Mahi adds 13.2 points and has shot 50% from the field, and Bukky Oboye has produced 10.3 points and 2.8 blocks per game, giving Santa Clara a dependable interior defender. Jake Ensminger contributes 8.0 points and 7.6 rebounds and guides the offense with 4.6 assists per contest.

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Defensively, Santa Clara allows 65.2 points per game with 9.8 steals and 6.8 blocks. Brenton Knapper and Hammond have combined for consistent pressure on the perimeter, and Allen Graves has added 7.8 rebounds per game. Santa Clara has won five straight by forcing turnovers, protecting the paint, and getting scoring from multiple players. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Santa Clara with the Novig promo code.

Louisiana vs Santa Clara Prediction

Louisiana has a capable guard in Olvera, but Santa Clara’s stronger scoring, superior defense, and consistent play at home give the Broncos a clear advantage. Santa Clara Broncos win and cover ATS, 84–62. Make sure when you place your bet on Louisiana vs Santa Clara you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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