The Santa Clara Broncos (14-13, 6-7 WCC) close out their home schedule at Leavey Center against the San Francisco Dons (21-6, 9-4 WCC). Action begins at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
San Francisco Dons vs. Santa Clara Broncos Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Broncos defeated the Pacific Tigers 64-59, while the Dons beat the BYU Cougars 77-71.
The Dons had 8 steals and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 26.7). The Broncos, meanwhile, had a superb free throw rate of 0.317 (above their season average of 0.242) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.622 (above their season average of 0.516). Santa Clara rallied around Guglielmo Caruso, who put up 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Frankie Ferrari had a solid performance for San Francisco, putting up 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jimbo Lull led the Dons to a 78-72 win. He produced 16 points and nine rebounds. The Dons’ 13.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Broncos, who had a rate of 20.9.
Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Santa Clara in this contest. The Broncos are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 301st in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.7 percent. Meanwhile, San Francisco ranks 44th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.1 percent. Also, the Dons rank 13th in turnover percentage (15.1 percent), while the Broncos rank 325th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.9 percent).
San Francisco Dons vs. Santa Clara Broncos Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Francisco ranks 89th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Santa Clara ranks 225th (33.7).
- The Broncos rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Dons rank 150th (3.9).
- San Francisco is 27th in the nation with 19.1 three pointers allowed per game while Santa Clara is 43rd with 19.7 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Dons rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Broncos rank 143rd (6.7).
- San Francisco ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Santa Clara ranks 160th (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Dons have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, San Francisco has defeated opponents by an average of 10.1 points.
