The Jackson State Tigers (1-6) travel to Santa Clara to play the Broncos (1-5) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Santa Clara Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were dismantled by the San Diego State Aztecs, 87-44. San Diego State’s 0.596 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Jackson State, who had a rate of 0.293. The Aztecs’ mark was above their season average of 0.518, while the Tigers’ was below their season average of 0.433. Chris Howell was Jackson State’s high scorer with nine points on 3-for-10 shooting.
The Broncos fell to the California Golden Bears in their last contest, 78-66. California’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest strength over Santa Clara. The Golden Bears posted a mark of 13.6 (better than their season average of 18.0), while the Broncos had a rate of 27.5 (above their season average of 17.8). Santa Clara’s Josh Martin contributed seven points and 14 rebounds in the contest.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Santa Clara ranks 336th in possessions per game (65.7) and Jackson State is 312th (67.0) dating back to last season.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Santa Clara Broncos Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Jackson State ranks 55th in steals per game (7.3) while Santa Clara ranks 258th (5.3).
The Tigers rank 80th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Broncos rank 283rd (15.2).
Santa Clara ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Jackson State ranks 270th (37.4).
The Broncos are second in the country with 16.4 three pointers allowed per game while the Tigers are 33rd with 19.3 three pointers allowed per game.
Jackson State ranks 202nd in blocks per game (2.8) while Santa Clara ranks 225th (2.6).
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