The Santa Clara Broncos hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the BYU Cougars pay a visit to Leavey Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Santa Clara Broncos betting line opened as 4-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
BYU Cougars vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Santa Clara Broncos battles the BYU Cougars, currently sitting with a 15-6 mark (9-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 7-11-1 for the Santa Clara Broncos and 7-10-1 for the BYU Cougars.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 25-rated BYU Cougars taking on the No. 73-rated Santa Clara Broncos in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Santa Clara's No. 242-ranked scoring average of 66.62 PPG, against a BYU Cougars defense rated No. 151 and allowing 72.29 PPG. The Santa Clara Broncos FG% has averaged 42.83% to date this season, less than the BYU Cougars shooters have managed so far (46.71% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eric Mika scored 17 points leading the Cougars to a 62-47 victory over Pacific at Spanos Center on Saturday.
The Broncos got 25 points from Jared Brownridge as Santa Clara ran past Loyola Marymount 64-63 on Saturday at Leavey Center.
Next Betting Matchups
BYU home to Loyola Marymount, Saturday, January 28th
Santa Clara at St. Mary's, Saturday, January 28th