The San Francisco Dons will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Santa Clara Broncos at War Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Santa Clara Broncos opened as 11-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 San Francisco Dons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-9 and 8-10 ATS San Francisco Dons will face the 6-12 Santa Clara Broncos, who own a 3-13 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the San Francisco Dons are 8-10 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Santa Clara Broncos are 10-5-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Francisco Dons rated this week at No. 102 and the Santa Clara Broncos sitting at No. 285.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and San Francisco has the nation's No. 227-rated offensive output, at 69.11 PPG. The visiting Santa Clara Broncos defense ranks No. 177 allowing on average 73.67 PPG. The Dons FG% has averaged 41.18% so far, less than the San Francisco Broncos marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.84% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Santa Clara was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by BYU and falling by a 84-50 score at Leavey Center.
The Dons got 22 points from Souley Boum, but it was Gonzaga that prevailed in a 75-65 final on Saturday at War Memorial Gymnasium.
Next Betting Matchups
Santa Clara home to Gonzaga, Saturday, January 20th
San Francisco at Pepperdine, Saturday, January 20th