The winless Santa Clara Broncos (0-4) travel to San Jose State Event Center to square off with the San Jose State Spartans (1-4). Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Santa Clara Broncos at San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Spartans lost a winnable game to the Central Michigan Chippewas, 76-74, while the Broncos were beaten by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 80-66.
Santa Clara was lights out from beyond the arc (11-23; 47.8 percent) while San Jose State had a better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.217). Michael Steadman fueled San Jose State with 13 points and seven rebounds. Tahj Eaddy, meanwhile played well for Santa Clara, contributing 20 points.
The Spartans won the only contest between these two teams last year, 75-63. San Jose State did a great job of getting and making free throws (26-33; 78.8 percent). Santa Clara, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 25.2).
Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Santa Clara in this showdown. The Broncos rank 316th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 percent), while San Jose State ranks 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Santa Clara Broncos at San Jose State Spartans Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Santa Clara ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.4) while San Jose State ranks 317th (28.4).
- The Spartans average 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 207th in the country. The Broncos rank 285th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Santa Clara ranks 228th in blocks per game (2.6) while San Jose State ranks 247th (2.4).
- The Broncos rank 73rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Spartans rank 277th (7.9).
- San Jose State ranks 131st in rebounds per game (36.3) while Santa Clara ranks 321st (29.3).
