The Santa Clara Broncos (13-11, 5-5 WCC) will be at War Memorial Gymnasium to meet the San Francisco Dons (17-6, 5-4 WCC) in a WCC matchup. Action starts at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Dons were blown out by the fourth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 92-62, while the Broncos beat the Pepperdine Waves, 79-71.
Santa Clara dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.516) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 24.5). For those same stats, Pepperdine put up marks of 0.452 and 26.3, respectively. San Francisco, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 11.6). San Francisco was lifted by Frankie Ferrari, who contributed 14 points. Josip Vrankic, meanwhile had a solid performance for Santa Clara, contributing 26 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Dons won the last game 70-59. The Dons’ 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Broncos, who had a rate of 20.0. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
San Francisco should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. San Francisco ranks 15th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while Santa Clara forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent). Furthermore, the Broncos rank 264th in offensive efficiency (101.1), while the Dons rank 41st in defensive efficiency (95.6).
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Francisco ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Santa Clara ranks 177th (13.9).
- The Dons average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Broncos rank 149th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- San Francisco is 25th in the nation with 18.9 three pointers allowed per game while Santa Clara is 47th with 19.8 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Dons rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Broncos rank 140th (6.7).
- Santa Clara ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while San Francisco ranks 145th (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 10.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
