The Santa Clara Broncos (4-1) will be at home in the Leavey Center when they square off with the Idaho State Bengals (2-2). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
In their last game, the Broncos won big over the Notre Dame de Namur Argonauts, 101-54, while the Bengals fell to the Washington State Cougars, 72-61.
Santa Clara dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.4) and a turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 19.8). For those same stats, Notre Dame de Namur had marks of 14.9 and 12.9, respectively. Idaho State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 35.1). DJ Mitchell put together a good outing for Santa Clara with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Idaho State received a boost from Jared Stutzman, who finished with 21 points and five rebounds.
The Bengals won the only game between these two teams last year, 68-66. The Bengals’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Broncos. Idaho State had a rate of 6.4, while Santa Clara posted a mark of 19.0.
The physical Santa Clara offense might be living from the charity stripe in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Broncos rank 88th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.254, while Idaho State ranks 200th in FTA rate allowed (0.232).
Idaho State Bengals vs. Santa Clara Broncos ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Idaho State ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Santa Clara ranks 169th (6.5).
- The Broncos rank 238th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Bengals rank 283rd (32.8).
- Santa Clara allows the 16th-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while Idaho State ranks 39th (2.6).
- The Broncos average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 111th in the country. The Bengals rank 227th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Santa Clara ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Idaho State ranks 106th (21.2).
