A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Santa Clara Broncos (5-1) when they square off with the Denver Pioneers (2-3) at Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Denver Pioneers vs. Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Broncos defeated the Idaho State Bengals, 78-65, while the Pioneers lost big to the UC Riverside Highlanders, 73-49.
Santa Clara’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Idaho State. The Broncos had a rate of 0.654 (above their season average of 0.541), while the Bengals posted a mark of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.530). Denver, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 14.9). Josip Vrankic played well for Santa Clara with 11 points and seven assists. Roscoe Eastmond had a good game for Denver, putting up 11 points.
Second-chance points might be few and far between for Santa Clara in this meeting. Since last season, the Broncos rank 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while Denver ranks 14th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent).
Denver Pioneers at Santa Clara Broncos Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Santa Clara ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Denver ranks 298th (26.0).
- The Broncos rank 259th in steals per game (5.2) while the Pioneers rank 283rd (4.8).
- Denver ranks 233rd in rebounds per game (34.2) while Santa Clara ranks 245th (34.0).
- The Broncos rank 94th in assists per game (14.2) while the Pioneers rank 258th (11.6).
- Santa Clara allows the 12th-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while Denver ranks 58th (2.8).
