An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Santa Clara Broncos (8-2) when they go head-to-head with the California Golden Bears (5-3) at Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
California Golden Bears vs. Santa Clara Broncos ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Broncos lost big to the Nevada Wolf Pack, 98-67, while the Golden Bears lost to the San Francisco Dons, 76-64.
California did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent) while Santa Clara had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 18.2). Josip Vrankic played well for Santa Clara, contributing seven points and seven rebounds. California was led by Kareem South, who put up 20 points.
The Golden Bears won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 78-66. The Golden Bears’ 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Broncos, who had a mark of 27.5.
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. Santa Clara ranks 22nd in possessions per game (69.1) while California is 278th (67.4) since the 2018-19 season. Also, the Golden Bears’ 257th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 101.0) will face off against the Broncos’ 14th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 100.4).
California at Santa Clara Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Santa Clara ranks sixth in assists per game (14.4) while California ranks 282nd (10.7).
- The Golden Bears rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Broncos rank 204th (6.6).
- Santa Clara ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while California ranks 119th (3.2).
- The Broncos rank 114th in rebounds per game (34.0) while the Golden Bears rank 316th (30.1).
- Santa Clara ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while California ranks 221st (23.3).