The Gonzaga Bulldogs hope to be lousy hosts on Monday as the Santa Clara Broncos pay a visit to Orleans Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Gonzaga Bulldogs betting line opened as -20-point favorites 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.
Santa Clara Broncos vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Santa Clara Broncos will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Monday; they are 15-15 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Gonzaga Bulldogs are 22-7-1 ATS. Santa Clara Broncos are 13-16-1 on betting the total; Gonzaga Bulldogs are 16-14.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Gonzaga Bulldogs rated this week at No. 2 and the Santa Clara Broncos sitting at No. 73.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Gonzaga's No. 11-ranked scoring average of 85.16 PPG, against a Santa Clara Broncos defense rated No. 31 and allowing 65.03 PPG. The Gonzaga Bulldogs FG% has averaged 51.72% to date this season, more than the Santa Clara Broncos shooters have managed so far (43.7% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Santa Clara got 28 points from Jared Brownridge en route to a 76-69 victory over San Francisco on Saturday at Orleans Arena.
The Bulldogs blew out Pacific on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 82-50 win at Orleans Arena.