The Gonzaga Bulldogs will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Broncos in Santa Clara at Leavey Center on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Santa Clara Broncos in this one found them listed as 14.5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Bulldogs was expected to move the line.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Santa Clara Broncos battles the Gonzaga Bulldogs, currently sitting with a 10-3 mark (4-7-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 8-6 for the Santa Clara Broncos and 4-8 for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Santa Clara Broncos rated this week at No. 243 and the Gonzaga Bulldogs sitting at No. 43.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Santa Clara's No. 247-ranked scoring average of 64.07 PPG, against a Gonzaga Bulldogs defense rated No. 30 and allowing 63.46 PPG. The Santa Clara Broncos FG% has averaged 40.78% to date this season, less than the Gonzaga Bulldogs shooters have managed so far (48.69% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs blew out Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 85-62 win at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Santa Clara was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by St. Mary's and falling by a 81-59 score at Leavey Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Gonzaga at San Francisco, Saturday, January 2nd
Santa Clara at Portland, Saturday, January 2nd