The Saint Mary’s Gaels (15-10, 6-4 WCC) will be at the Leavey Center to clash against the Santa Clara Broncos (13-12, 5-6 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Saint Mary’s Gaels at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Broncos fell to the San Francisco Dons, 78-72, while the Gaels were blown out by the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 94-46.
Saint Mary’s did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-19; 78.9 percent) while Santa Clara had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 24.6). Santa Clara received a boost from Josip Vrankic, who had 24 points and 15 rebounds. Malik Fitts led the way for Saint Mary’s, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Fitts led the Gaels to a 75-55 win. He produced 10 points and nine rebounds. The Gaels’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Broncos. Saint Mary’s had a rate of 42.3, while Santa Clara posted a mark of 29.6.
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to come by for Santa Clara in this matchup. The Broncos rank 285th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while Saint Mary’s ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent). Moreover, the Gaels rank 19th in turnover percentage (15.8 percent), while the Broncos rank 334th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.6 percent).
Saint Mary’s Gaels at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Mary’s ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Santa Clara ranks 138th (6.6).
- The Broncos rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Gaels rank 101st (3.4).
- Saint Mary’s allows the fourth-fewest three pointers per game (16.9) while Santa Clara ranks 52nd (19.9).
- The Gaels rank 39th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Broncos rank 165th (13.8).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while Santa Clara ranks 131st (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gaels have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Mary’s has defeated opponents by an average of 7.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
