Pacific Tigers at Santa Clara Broncos Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Pacific Tigers (13-13, 3-8 WCC) will be at the Leavey Center to take on the Santa Clara Broncos (13-13, 5-7 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Pacific Tigers at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Broncos fell to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 66-55, while the Tigers were defeated by the BYU Cougars, 69-59.

Pacific had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 27.0) while Santa Clara did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (11-14; 78.6 percent). Santa Clara’s Josh Martin had a solid performance, recording eight points and eight rebounds. Anthony Townes fueled Pacific with nine points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Josip Vrankic led the Broncos to a 69-57 win. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Santa Clara’s 0.620 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Pacific, who had a mark of 0.455.

Second-chance points could be scarce for Santa Clara in this meeting. The Broncos currently rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.9 percent), while Pacific ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent). Moreover, the Tigers rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.324), while the Broncos rank 259th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.250).

Pacific vs. Santa Clara Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Santa Clara ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.5) while Pacific ranks 230th (1.4).
  • The Broncos rank 197th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Tigers rank 285th (17.5).
  • Pacific ranks 147th in steals per game (6.1) while Santa Clara ranks 232nd (4.5).
  • The Tigers rank 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Broncos rank 140th (34.7).
  • Santa Clara ranks 135th in assists per game (13.5) while Pacific ranks 255th (10.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 2.4 for the season.