It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Santa Clara Broncos (8-6) welcome the San Diego Toreros (11-4) to the Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
San Diego Toreros at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Prediction
The last time the Toreros played, they defeated the Weber State Wildcats, 83-66. The Toreros had a better free throw rate (0.185 vs. 0.098) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 22.2). San Diego received a boost from Isaiah Pineiro, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
The Broncos fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last game, 81-64. Prairie View A&M’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Santa Clara. The Panthers had a rate of 11.7, while the Broncos posted a mark of 22.3. With 11 points and 13 rebounds, Santa Clara’s Josh Martin had a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Broncos won the last contest 70-64. Making free throws was one of Santa Clara’s largest strengths. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Toreros were 9-12 (75.0 percent).
Pineiro and Olin Carter III have played well over the last five games for San Diego. Pineiro has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Carter III has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Second-chance points might be hard to come by for Santa Clara in this matchup. The Broncos rank 266th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while San Diego ranks 14th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent). Additionally, the Toreros’ 36th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.555) will face off against the Broncos’ 50th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.461).
San Diego vs. Santa Clara Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Santa Clara ranks 132nd (35.4).
The Toreros rank 29th in assists per game (16.5) while the Broncos rank 110th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Santa Clara ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.6) while San Diego ranks 117th (2.9).
The Toreros allow the 13th-fewest three pointers per game (18.1) while the Broncos rank 15th (18.1).
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The Toreros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 9.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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