The Alcorn State Braves (4-6) head to Leavey Center to square off against the Santa Clara Broncos (12-2). The Braves look to end their six-game road losing streak, while the Broncos try to lengthen their 12-game home winning streak. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves vs. Santa Clara Broncos Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Broncos defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 100-71, while the Braves beat the Ecclesia Royals 122-71.
Alcorn State dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 58.3 (above their season average of 31.6) and a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 17.8). For those same stats, Ecclesia put up marks of 22.2 and 17.8, respectively. Meanwhile, Santa Clara dominated every facet of their game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 23.0) and a free throw rate of 0.139 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State was 15.0 and 0.074, respectively. Santa Clara’s Jalen Williams played well, putting up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Alcorn State received a boost from Deshaw Andrews, who put up 18 points and five rebounds.
Santa Clara could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Broncos rank 40th in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while Alcorn State ranks 256th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.503).
Alcorn State at Santa Clara ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara averages 17.7 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the country. Alcorn State ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Broncos are second in the nation with 1.6 blocks allowed per game while the Braves are 41st with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- Santa Clara averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. Alcorn State ranks 136th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Broncos rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Braves rank 118th (23.8).
- Alcorn State ranks 60th in steals per game (9.6) while Santa Clara ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.6 points per game (11.6 below their season average).
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 12.6 for the season.
