The Santa Clara Broncos (16-5, 3-3 WCC) will be at Jenny Craig Pavilion to challenge the San Diego Toreros (8-13, 1-5 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Diego Toreros Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Toreros defeated the Portland Pilots, 77-67, while the Broncos lost to the Pepperdine Waves, 90-86.
San Diego dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.194) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.479). For those same stats, Portland recorded marks of 0.094 and 0.477, respectively. Santa Clara, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.514 vs. 0.514). Yauhen Massalski had a solid performance for San Diego, recording nine points and 14 rebounds. Josip Vrankic, meanwhile fueled Santa Clara with 33 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Keshawn Justice led the Broncos to an 80-63 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Santa Clara had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 25.4). San Diego, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.255 vs. 0.204).
When considering effective field goal percentage, Santa Clara should have a significant advantage. The upper-echelon Broncos offense ranks 41st in the NCAA in that metric at 0.537, while the suspect San Diego defense is ranked 211th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.496).
Santa Clara at San Diego Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara averages 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. San Diego ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- The Broncos rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Toreros rank 58th (2.9).
- The Broncos rank 104th in steals per game (6.8) while the Toreros rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Santa Clara ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while San Diego ranks 76th (20.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Toreros have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (15.8 above their season average).
- The Broncos have been outscored by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Santa Clara has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.
