The Santa Clara Broncos (8-1) and the Nevada Wolf Pack (5-3) square off at Lawlor Events Center. The Broncos look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Santa Clara Broncos at Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wolf Pack defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 77-62, while the Broncos beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans 70-55.
The Broncos held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.382 (below their season average of 0.448) and had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 19.5). The Wolf Pack, meanwhile, held the Falcons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.492) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.6 (above their season average of 22.7). Jalen Harris played well for Nevada with 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Josip Vrankic had a good game for Santa Clara, recording 17 points and five rebounds.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Nevada ranks 57th in effective field goal percentage (0.534) and Santa Clara is 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Broncos, who rank 311th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 percent), will battle against the Wolf Pack, who rank 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Santa Clara Broncos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Santa Clara ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Nevada ranks 220th (23.3).
- The Wolf Pack rank 72nd in assists per game (14.6) while the Broncos rank 166th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Santa Clara is 11th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Nevada is 22nd with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
- The Wolf Pack rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Broncos rank 190th (6.6).
- Nevada ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Santa Clara ranks 237th (34.0).
