The Santa Clara Broncos (10-7, 2-1 WCC) will be at the Marriott Center to take on the BYU Cougars (10-8, 2-1 WCC) in a WCC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Santa Clara Broncos vs. BYU Cougars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars won big over the Portland Pilots 79-56, while the Broncos barely escaped the Pepperdine Waves 67-64.
Santa Clara played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.157 (below their season average of 0.242) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 25.9). Pepperdine put up marks of 0.083 and 10.8, respectively, for those same stats. The Cougars, meanwhile, forced 17 turnovers and held the Pilots to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.505). Yoeli Childs led the way for BYU, finishing with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Josip Vrankic, meanwhile was a key piece for Santa Clara with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cougars dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, BYU won 80-58. BYU’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Santa Clara. The Cougars had a rate of 0.103, while the Broncos posted a mark of 0.000. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
BYU should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. BYU ranks 15th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while Santa Clara forces the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
Santa Clara at BYU ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Santa Clara ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while BYU ranks 147th (23.1).
- The Cougars rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Broncos rank 53rd (2.8).
- The Cougars average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Broncos rank 133rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Santa Clara averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 145th in the NCAA. BYU ranks 212th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
