Oregon State Beavers vs Santa Clara Broncos Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
Oregon State travels to Santa Clara for a key WCC matchup Saturday night. The Beavers are 16-14 overall and 9-8 in conference play, currently sitting in 4th place in the standings. Santa Clara is 23-7 overall and 14-3 in the WCC, third and still chasing the top two spots. The Broncos are heavy favorites at home. Let’s break it down and cash in a winner with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Leavey Center, Santa Clara, CA
- TV: CBSSN
Oregon State Beavers Preview
Oregon State averages 71.4 points per game on 42.8% shooting and prefers a balanced, half-court approach. Josiah Lake II leads the team with averages of 13.3 points and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 39.5% from three and 81.8% from the free-throw line. Isaiah Sy (10.0 ppg) and Dez White (9.6 ppg) provide perimeter scoring, though White is a game-time decision. Johan Munch anchors the interior with 8.0 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Jorge Diaz Graham adds rim protection (1.0 blocks per game). The Beavers defend reasonably well (73.7 points allowed) but struggle on the glass, averaging just 32.5 rebounds per game. Against a solid Santa Clara offense, Oregon State must limit turnovers (11.9 per game) and control tempo.
Injury Report: Dez White game-time decision, and Matija Samar is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 71.4
- Points Allowed: 73.7
- Rebounds: 32.5
- Assists: 13.8
- Steals: 5.6
- Blocks: 3.7
- Turnovers: 11.9
Santa Clara Broncos Preview
Santa Clara is one of the most efficient offenses in the WCC, averaging 83.5 points per game on 47.2% shooting. Christian Hammond leads the way, averaging 16.2 points per game while hitting 40.2% from three. Elijah Mahi adds 14.1 points, and Allen Graves contributes 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game, giving the Broncos a strong two-way presence. Bukky Oboye shoots 66.9% from the field and averages 1.3 blocks per game, while the Broncos move the ball well at 16.8 assists per contest. Defensively, the Broncos average 9.4 steals per game and allow just 72.4 points. At home, Santa Clara’s scoring creates matchup problems for teams without strong perimeter defense.
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Injury Report: Santa Clara does not have any injuries.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 83.5
- Points Allowed: 72.4
- Rebounds: 35.5
- Assists: 16.8
- Steals: 9.4
- Blocks: 3.9
- Turnovers: 11.2
Oregon State vs Santa Clara Prediction
Santa Clara holds clear advantages in scoring, depth, and perimeter shooting. Oregon State can keep it competitive if Lake controls the pace and the Beavers hit timely threes, but over 40 minutes, the Broncos’ strong offense and defensive pressure will help build a double-digit lead. Expect Santa Clara to dictate tempo and pull away late at home. Final Score Prediction: Santa Clara Broncos win and cover ATS, 82-66.
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