College Basketball Point Spread Betting Line Favors BYU Cougars in Battle with Santa Clara Broncos

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between BYU and Santa Clara on Thursday, with the host Cougars trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Santa Clara Broncos opened as 13.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Santa Clara Broncos vs BYU Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The BYU Cougars currently sport a 9-4 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-5 ATS. The Santa Clara Broncos are 6-7 and 5-6 ATS. Betting totals have seen the BYU Cougars produce a 2-8 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Santa Clara Broncos have gone 5-6 against the totals betting line.

The Cougars - Broncos odds would favor the Cougars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. BYU is rated No. 36 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Santa Clara is at No. 80.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features BYU's No. 24-ranked scoring average of 84.31 PPG, against a Santa Clara Broncos defense rated No. 64 and allowing 65.54 PPG. The BYU Cougars FG% has averaged 45.99% to date this season, more than the Santa Clara Broncos shooters have managed so far (43.45% per game).