Santa Clara looks to cover the Broncos-Bulldogs pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 7-12 mark when they host Gonzaga in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Santa Clara sat as 20.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Gonzaga Bulldogs have watched them go 16-4 and 9-9-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Santa Clara Broncos are at 7-12 and 4-13 ATS. In totals betting, the Santa Clara Broncos are 10-6-1, while the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a 11-8 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 285-ranked Santa Clara Broncos and the No. 4-rated Gonzaga Bulldogs in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Santa Clara's No. 234 nationally ranked offense (68.37 points per game) against a Gonzaga Bulldogs defense that sits as the No. 97 at 69.6 PPG. The Santa Clara Broncos have been averaging 43.14% from the field, less than the Bulldogs have managed so far this season (51.1% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rui Hachimura scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Bulldogs to a win (they lost 74-71 to Saint Mary's-California at McCarthey Athletic Center on Thursday).
Next Betting Matchups
Gonzaga at Portland, Thursday, January 25th
Santa Clara at San Diego, Thursday, January 25th