The Santa Clara Broncos (13-2) and the Cal State Fullerton Titans (4-10) square off at Leavey Center. The Broncos will try to extend their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Cal State Fullerton Titans at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Broncos dismantled the Alcorn State Braves 92-57, while the Titans edged the UCLA Bruins 77-74.
Cal State Fullerton made 14 of their 24 three pointers (58.3 percent). UCLA, meanwhile, was 5-20 (25.0 percent). Meanwhile, Santa Clara played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.736 (above their season average of 0.549) and a free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.254). For those same stats, Alcorn State put up marks of 0.367 and 0.156, respectively. Santa Clara was led by Keshawn Justice, who had 24 points. Jackson Rowe had a solid performance for Cal State Fullerton, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Josip Vrankic led the Broncos to a 70-55 win. He produced 17 points and five rebounds. Santa Clara had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.382). Cal State Fullerton, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-16; 81.3 percent).
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the fast-paced Broncos will look to push the more half-court-oriented Titans. The Broncos currently rank 44th in possessions per game while the Titans are 286th. Also, the Titans rank 334th in offensive efficiency (90.3), while the Broncos rank 45th in defensive efficiency (90.1).
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara ranks sixth in assists per game (17.9) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 219th (10.6).
- The Broncos rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Titans rank 105th (3.0).
- The Broncos rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Titans rank 237th (18.6).
- Santa Clara ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 237th (32.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.0, up from 14.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
