The Santa Clara Broncos will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the San Jose State Spartans at Leavey Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Santa Clara sat as -9-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
San Jose State Spartans vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Santa Clara Broncos are 3-8 overall and 1-8 ATS, while the San Jose State Spartans are 2-8 and 4-5 ATS. As for the betting totals, Santa Clara boasts a 6-2-1 on the OU, and San Jose State is 2-7.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 218-ranked Santa Clara Broncos and the No. 310-rated San Jose State Spartans in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Santa Clara's No. 184-ranked offense, averaging 73.18 PPG, against a Spartans defense that ranks No. 121 at 69.9 PPG. The Broncos field goal percentage has averaged 45.59% so far, more than the Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.62% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brandon Mitchell scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Spartans to a win (they lost 76-62 to South Dakota at The Event Center on Sunday).
The Broncos got 24 points from KJ Feagin, but it was Valparaiso that prevailed in a 76-68 final on Monday at Leavey Center.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose State at Utah State, Wednesday, December 27th
Santa Clara at Pepperdine, Thursday, December 28th