It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the Pacific Tigers (11-9, 1-4 WCC) welcome the Santa Clara Broncos (10-9, 2-3 WCC) to the Spanos Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Santa Clara Broncos at Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Broncos’ last game, they were blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 75-55. Saint Mary’s’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Santa Clara. The Gaels had a rate of 42.3 (above their season average of 29.5), while the Broncos posted a mark of 29.6. Guglielmo Caruso led Santa Clara in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers lost a tough one against the San Francisco Dons in their last contest, 53-52. San Francisco’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Pacific. The Dons posted a mark of 21.4 (worse than their season average of 12.8), while the Tigers had a rate of 24.4 (above their season average of 17.7). Pacific’s Jahlil Tripp recorded eight points and eight assists in the game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, the Broncos won 72-68. Santa Clara’s 0.593 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Pacific, who had a mark of 0.417.
The physical Pacific offense might be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Tigers rank third in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.340, while Santa Clara ranks 280th in FTA rate allowed (0.261). Moreover, the Broncos, who rank 291st in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), will clash against the Tigers, who rank 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Santa Clara at Pacific Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Pacific, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Santa Clara ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Pacific ranks 186th (23.9).
The Broncos rank 106th in assists per game (14.2) while the Tigers rank 231st (10.7).
Pacific ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Santa Clara ranks 127th (34.5).
The Broncos rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 105th (3.5).
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The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (10.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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