The Santa Clara Broncos (17-5, 4-3 WCC) will try to slow down the second-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-1, 7-0 WCC) at Leavey Center. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Broncos beat the San Diego Toreros 65-52, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Pacific Tigers 92-59.
Gonzaga played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 13.1) and a free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.259). Pacific put up marks of 17.8 and 0.161, respectively, for those same stats. Santa Clara, on the other hand, was 8-15 on three pointers (53.3 percent), while San Diego was just 3-21 (14.3 percent). Santa Clara rallied around Josip Vrankic, who put up 20 points and nine rebounds. Killian Tillie had a good game for Gonzaga, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Drew Timme led the Bulldogs to a 104-54 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Gonzaga made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, making 28 of them (87.5 percent). Santa Clara, meanwhile, was just 9-19 (47.4 percent).
The Bulldogs’ Admon Gilder has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,2.0 steals per game. Meanwhile, Vrankic has averaged 18 points,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Broncos.
There could be plenty of transition action in this meeting that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Santa Clara ranks 40th in possessions per game (73.0) and Gonzaga is 45th (72.8).
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Gonzaga ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.3) while Santa Clara ranks 174th (35.1).
- The Broncos rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Bulldogs rank 107th (21.0).
- Santa Clara blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. Gonzaga ranks 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 51st in steals per game (7.9) while the Broncos rank 154th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Gonzaga ranks fifth in assists per game (17.9) while Santa Clara ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Santa Clara has defeated opponents by an average of 7.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 93.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average).
